[Cytostatic hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion (HILP) in VFN (General Faculty Hospital in Prague)]

Rozhl Chir. 2011 Jan;90(1):62-6.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion (HILP) is a standardized method of treatment in selected patients with in-transient locoregional recurrence/methastasis of melanoma or, some other soft tissue tumors (incl. sarcoma etc.) Authors present history and current status of this treatment modality in General University Hospital in Prague. During one year period (7/2009-6/2010) 10 patients were indicated for this procedure. We performed 13 procedures (3x redo), 11 in lower extremity and 2 in upper extremity. There was no serious complication in this cohort of patiens. Multidisciplinar approach is indicated in melanoma patients care.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion*
  • Extremities*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperthermia, Induced*
  • Male
  • Melanoma / therapy*
  • Melphalan / administration & dosage*
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Melphalan