Intra-arterial infusion and chemo-embolization for melanoma liver metastases

J Surg Oncol. 2014 Mar;109(4):376-82. doi: 10.1002/jso.23551. Epub 2014 Feb 5.

Abstract

This article will review the rationale for hepatic arterial administration of agents to treat melanoma liver metastases, the techniques and practical considerations pertinent to hepatic arterial therapy, the variety of agents that have been used and the reported outcomes. Recent and emerging developments will be highlighted and the potential role of liver-directed therapies in the context of molecular advances and improved systemic therapy will be discussed.

Keywords: hepatic-arterial-therapy; liver; melanoma; metastases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chemoembolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Hepatic Artery
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial
  • Liver Neoplasms / blood supply
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Melanoma / secondary*
  • Melanoma / therapy*