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Intraperitoneal regional chemotherapy with mitroxantrone

K H Link1, G Hepp, L Staib

  • 1Department of General Surgery, University Hospital of Ulm, Germany.

Cancer Treatment and Research
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Mitoxantrone (NOV) shows promise in intraperitoneal regional chemotherapy (IPRC) for treating malignant ascites and peritoneal carcinomatosis. This study found a 52% overall response rate with manageable regional toxicities.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Metastatic disease often involves peritoneal spread, leading to malignant ascites or carcinomatosis.
  • Intraperitoneal chemotherapy offers regional drug delivery, potentially improving efficacy and reducing systemic toxicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of mitoxantrone (NOV) administered via intraperitoneal regional chemotherapy (IPRC).
  • To assess NOV's effectiveness in patients with malignant ascites and peritoneal carcinomatosis.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-seven patients with intraperitoneal metastatic solid tumors received cyclic IPRC with mitoxantrone (NOV) at 10 µg/ml.
  • Treatment was administered for malignant ascites (N=16) or peritoneal carcinomatosis (N=11), with 1-5 cycles per patient.

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  • Response and toxicity were assessed using World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.

    • Main Results:

    • An overall response rate (CR+PR) of 52% was observed (56% for malignant ascites, 45% for peritoneal carcinomatosis).
    • No systemic toxicities were reported.
    • Regional toxicities included bacteremia (3.2%), pain (1.6%), a small bowel stricture (1 patient), and a small bowel perforation (1 patient).

    Conclusions:

    • Mitoxantrone (NOV) demonstrates significant efficacy in IPRC for managing malignant ascites and peritoneal carcinomatosis.
    • IPRC with NOV is associated with tolerable regional toxicities, suggesting its potential as a treatment option.