title: Improved quality of life with an implantable pump for liver perfusion.
abstract: In spite of the current discussion on whether liver perfusion is effective (Grage et al. 1979; Ansfield et al. 1975), the implantable perfusion pump offers the possibility of combining the still questionable therapeutic success with a high quality of life during the time remaining to such patients.
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000556:secondary*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents