Isolated Limb Perfusion for Malignant Melanoma: Systematic Review on Effectiveness and Safety

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Authors

D. Moreno‐Ramírez · Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena

Luis de la Cruz‐Merino · Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena

L. Ferrándiz · Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena

Román Villegas · Agencia de Evaluación de Tecnologías Sanitarias

María Adoración Nieto García · Universidad de Sevilla

Abstract

ILP is effective in achieving clinical responses in patients with unresectable locally advanced melanoma of the limbs. The disease-free and overall survival rates provided by ILP are acceptable. ILP is safe, with a low incidence of severe regional and systemic toxicity.

Topics & Keywords

Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Wound Healing and Treatments Optical Coherence Tomography Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: The Oncologist

Volume 15, Issue 4, pp. 416-427

DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2009-0325

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