Interventionally implanted port catheter systems for hepatic arterial infusion of chemotherapy in patients with colorectal liver metastases: A phase II-study and historical comparison with the surgical approach

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The high complication rates of surgically implanted port catheter systems (SIPCS) represents a major drawback in the treatment of isolated liver neoplasms by hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) of chemotherapy. Interventionally implanted...

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Main Authors: Riess Hanno, Neuhaus Peter, Felix Roland, Miersch Alexandra, Kurcz Jacek, Bartels Birgit, Langrehr Jan M, Nicolaou Annett, Pech Maciej, Hildebrandt Bert, Dörken Bernd, Ricke Jens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/7/69