Treatment of Locally Advanced Melanoma by Isolated Limb Infusion with Cytotoxic Drugs

Since its introduction in the late 1950s, isolated limb perfusion (ILP) has been the preferred treatment option for locally advanced melanoma and sarcoma confined to a limb. This treatment results in high response rates with a satisfying duration of response in both tumor types. A drawback of ILP, h...

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Main Author: Hidde M. Kroon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Skin Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/106573