Hepatic arterial chemotherapy for colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver

Oncology. 2000 Aug;59(2):89-97. doi: 10.1159/000012142.

Abstract

In advanced colorectal cancer, liver metastases are a major problem. In patients with liver metastases as the major site of disease hepatic arterial chemotherapy is a valid alternative to systemic treatment. In this review about hepatic arterial chemotherapy we will discuss the theoretical and practical aspects, the results and complications, the selection of patients for hepatic arterial chemotherapy, and its future developments.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / administration & dosage
  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / therapeutic use*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Floxuridine / administration & dosage
  • Floxuridine / therapeutic use
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use
  • Hepatic Artery
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial / adverse effects
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Patient Selection

Substances

  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
  • Floxuridine
  • Fluorouracil