Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6190554 | Cancer Treatment Reviews | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with primary irresectable, locally advanced soft tissue sarcomas of the limbs form a challenging group for the treating physician. Multimodality treatment is necessary to guarantee optimal limb salvage and survival rates. Since the introduction of isolated limb perfusion in the late fifties, several treatment regimens have been proposed. Isolated perfusion with melphalan and TNF-α, as part of a multimodality treatment, is regarded as the current best treatment option today. Ongoing studies are investigating potential benefit of other doses, new chemotherapeutic agents and new techniques in perfusion and radiotherapy. This article provides a historical overview of published literature and insight in upcoming treatment techniques.
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Authors
Jojanneke M. Seinen, Harald J. Hoekstra,