[Arterial infusion of SMANCS for multiple recurrent tumors after hepatic resection]

We investigated the possible side effects and efficacy of arterial infusion of SMANCS as compared to Lipiodol + epirubicin TAE for multiple recurrent tumors after hepatic resection. As a result, no significant difference in GOT, GPT, and total bilirubin was observed between the two groups. No significant difference was found in white blood cell count and platelet count, and there was no significant difference in clinical side effects between the two groups. Grade III response rates after arterial infusion of SMANCS were found in 4 patients (66.6%), and these results showed no significant difference as compared to Lipiodol + epirubicin TAE. Proper hepatic arterial infusion of SMANCS appeared to be useful in multiple recurrent tumors from the standpoints of safety and the rate of Lipiodol deposition.