Effect of percutaneous chemotherapy pump placement for portal vein chemotherapy on hepatic metastasis of colorectal cancer.
- Author:
Wang-jun LIAO
1
;
Min SHI
;
Hang ZHENG
;
Rong-cheng LUO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; administration & dosage; Colorectal Neoplasms; pathology; Female; Humans; Infusion Pumps, Implantable; Infusions, Intravenous; Liver Neoplasms; drug therapy; secondary; Male; Middle Aged; Portal Vein
- From: Journal of Southern Medical University 2008;28(2):282-283
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate safety and effect of percutaneous chemotherapy pump placement for portal vein chemotherapy in management of colorectal cancer with hepatic metastasis.
METHODSTwenty-three cases of colorectal cancer with liver metastasis were treated with percutaneous chemotherapy pump placement for portal vein chemotherapy, and the therapeutic effect of this treatment was observed.
RESULTSPartial remission of the hepatic lesions was achieved in 13 (56.5%) of the patients following the treatment, and the condition was stabilized in 5 patients (21.7%). No severe complications were observed in these patients.
CONCLUSIONPercutaneous chemotherapy pump placement for portal vein chemotherapy can be safe and effective for management of hepatic metastasis of colorectal cancer.
