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Peripheral nerve damage following isolated extremity perfusion with cis-platinum
Summary
Isolated hyperthermic lower limb perfusion with cis-platinum commonly caused peripheral nerve damage in patients. Higher temperatures and cis-platinum doses correlated with increased neurological deficits, with limited reversibility.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Isolated hyperthermic perfusion is a regional chemotherapy delivery method.
- Cis-platinum is a widely used chemotherapeutic agent.
- Peripheral nerve damage is a known side effect of platinum-based chemotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and severity of peripheral nerve damage following isolated hyperthermic lower limb perfusion with cis-platinum.
- To identify factors correlating with the development of neurotoxicity.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 16 patients undergoing isolated hyperthermic lower limb perfusion with cis-platinum.
- Clinical examination of neurological deficits, particularly in the lower leg and foot.
- Correlation analysis between neurological deficit severity and perfusion parameters (temperature, cis-platinum dose).
Main Results:
- All examined patients exhibited peripheral nerve damage, predominantly in the lower leg and foot.
- A strong correlation was observed between neurological deficit severity and perfusion temperature.
- Cis-platinum dose and compartment edema also influenced nerve lesion development.
- Reversibility of neurological deficits (paresis) was minimal.
Conclusions:
- Isolated hyperthermic lower limb perfusion with cis-platinum carries a high risk of peripheral neurotoxicity.
- Perfusion temperature and cis-platinum dose are critical determinants of nerve damage severity.
- Neurotoxicity of cis-platinum, compounded by local edema, is the primary cause of nerve damage.