Abstract:In this overview the Amsterdam/Rotterdam ‘controlled’ normothermic (tissue temperatures 37-38 °C) perfusion technique is described. The benefit of the widely used so-called ‘mild’ hyperthermia (39-40°C) is queried. A plea is made to report acute regional toxicity after perfusion according to Wieberdink’s grading system for uniformity. Perfusion has a well-established role in the treatment of locally inoperable melanoma. As an adjunct to surgery, benefit has also been shown in resectable stage II–III recurrent … Show more
CK values exceeding 1000 IU/L after the 1st and WBC counts increasing after the 2nd post-ILP day could be predictors of impending limb toxicity. These patients should be observed closely for signs of compartmental compression syndrome and severe rhabdomyolysis.
CK values exceeding 1000 IU/L after the 1st and WBC counts increasing after the 2nd post-ILP day could be predictors of impending limb toxicity. These patients should be observed closely for signs of compartmental compression syndrome and severe rhabdomyolysis.
“…Our perfusion methodology has been described previously in detail [17,18]. The TNF␣ ILP protocol included a high dose of TNF␣: 4 mg for the iliac and femoral, and 3 mg for the axillary and brachial ILPs.…”
Improvement of the perfusion technique should be pursued in an effort to reduce acute regional toxic reactions, and thereby long-term morbidity, without compromising the therapeutic effect.
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