[A compact whole-body hyperthermia system utilizing extracorporeal circulation for anticancer treatment]

A compact whole-body hyperthermia system utilizing extracorporeal circulation for anticancer treatment has been devised and its clinical applicability is discussed. Our system has the following advantages; 1. Our small heat-exchanger made of polyvinyl-chloride hollow fibers exhibited sufficient heat-exchanging capability. 2. Our system is so compact as not to require priming with blood components. 3. Temporary blood access, created by direct puncture of the femoral vessels, eliminates vascular surgery and cardiac overload to the patients.