[Locoregional chemotherapy of hepatic metastases of colorectal cancer]

Ann Gastroenterol Hepatol (Paris). 1987 Nov;23(6):315-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Locoregional, intra-arterial chemotherapy of liver metastases secondary to colo-rectal cancers is the least damaging among non-surgical treatments. In our experience of 58 cases treated during three years either with intermittent perfusions of 5 FU, or with continuous perfusion of FUDR (by pump), we observed 52% and 53% of objective responses with a survival rate at one year, of 73% and 90% respectively. However, this technique is limited because of locoregional complications and less effective, due to the development of extra-hepatic metastases. The proof of its effectiveness, in terms of survival, is currently being studied in the scope of a prospective and randomized trial with control group.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / drug therapy
  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Colonic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Floxuridine / administration & dosage
  • Floxuridine / therapeutic use*
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Infusion Pumps
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Floxuridine
  • Fluorouracil