Saphenous vein graft as a conduit for hepatic artery catheters in anomalies of the hepatic arterial system.
Access to the hepatic arterial system for perfusion chemotherapy is complicated by a high rate (45%) of anomalies including replaced and/or accessory arteries, as well as atrophic, absent, or thrombosed vessels. The use of a short segment of saphenous vein graft provides access for hepatic arterial perfusion in each of these situations and is safe, easily performed, and enduring.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000556:secondary; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents