Review of regional therapy of liver metastases in colorectal cancer

Semin Oncol. 1992 Apr;19(2 Suppl 3):155-62.

Abstract

Hepatic metastases are a major cause of mortality in patients with colorectal carcinoma. The rationale for regional therapy is presented. The randomized studies are reviewed and they demonstrated a significantly higher response rate with hepatic arterial therapy versus systemic therapy. Survival information is difficult to evaluate because some of the studies are small and some had a crossover design, but two studies demonstrate a significant improvement in 2-year survival after hepatic arterial therapy versus systemic therapy. New modalities to increase response rate and decrease toxicity are presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Colorectal Neoplasms*
  • Floxuridine / administration & dosage*
  • Floxuridine / metabolism
  • Hepatic Artery
  • Humans
  • Infusion Pumps
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial
  • Leucovorin / administration & dosage
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Liver Neoplasms / blood supply
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Liver Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Substances

  • Floxuridine
  • Leucovorin