Isolated lung perfusion for pulmonary metastases

Thorac Surg Clin. 2006 May;16(2):185-98, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2005.11.003.

Abstract

Isolated lung perfusion is an experimental surgical technique evaluated for the delivery of high-dose chemotherapy to improve 5-year survival after pulmonary metastasectomy. Extensive experimental work in animal models has demonstrated superior pharmacokinetics and efficacy compared with systemic therapy. Phase I clinical trials of isolated lung perfusion found a maximum tolerated dose**** of TNF-alpha, doxorubicin, cisplatin, and melphalan, whereas the combination of isolated lung perfusion with a complete metastasectomy was feasible. The combination of isolated lung perfusion and regional lung perfusion techniques needs further investigation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion / instrumentation
  • Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Models, Animal
  • Rats
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha