Rofo 2023; 195(01): 30-37
DOI: 10.1055/a-1858-3418
Interventional Radiology

Chemosaturation of the Liver – an Update

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1   Klinik und Poliklinik für diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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2   Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivtherapie, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Florian van Boemmel
3   Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Sektion für Hepatologie, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Anne Bettina Beeskow
1   Klinik und Poliklinik für diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Holger Gößmann
1   Klinik und Poliklinik für diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Timm Denecke
1   Klinik und Poliklinik für diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Abstract

Background Percutaneous hepatic perfusion (CS-PHP) is a treatment option for primary and secondary liver neoplasms and subject of intensive research. This present article provides an overview of CS-PHP regarding patient safety, feasibility and effectiveness based on recent studies.

Method We performed a PubMed search including the search terms chemosaturation, hepatic chemosaturation, percutaneous perfusion and melphalan.

Results and conclusion CS-PHP is a promising procedure for the treatment of uveal melanoma and cholangiocellular carcinoma. There are insufficient data regarding the effectiveness of CS-PHP with respect to other tumor entities. Since CS-PHP can be accompanied by multiple transient side effects and complications, close interdisciplinary cooperation is necessary.

Key Points:

  • Chemosaturation of the liver is a safe procedure.

  • CS-PHP is a potent therapy for hepatic metastatic ocular melanoma and cholangiocellular carcinoma.

  • The procedure requires close interdisciplinary coordination.

  • CS-PHP is a repeatable and thus long-term therapeutic option for some patients.

Citation Format

  • Ebel S, Struck MF, van Boemmel F et al. Chemosaturation of the Liver – an Update. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2023; 195: 30 – 37



Publication History

Received: 20 September 2021

Accepted: 05 May 2022

Article published online:
17 August 2022

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