Isolated limb infusion for melanoma.
Isolated limb infusion involves administrating cytotoxic drugs in a patient with malignant melanoma confined to one limb, and which is not surgically resectable. It provides palliation in cases where cutaneous disease is extensive.
Al-Hilli
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Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaumont Hospital, Ireland.
Khan
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Hill
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D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005121:Extremities / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial / Q000379:methods*; D008545:Melanoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents