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Case-Based Clinical Guidance on Dosing and Management of the Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy Pump.

Authors :
Rao D
Ellis CS
Kemeny N
Cercek A
Source :
JCO oncology practice [JCO Oncol Pract] 2024 Feb; Vol. 20 (2), pp. 187-194. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 26.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Hepatic artery infusion (HAI) delivers localized high-dose floxuridine directly to liver tumors through an implanted pump. While patients are undergoing active treatment, the pump is refilled with chemotherapy alternating with saline every 2 weeks using a specialized noncoring needle. Numerous clinical scenarios influence the dosing of floxuridine, which do not conform to the usual dose modification schema for systemic chemotherapy. This article aims to provide practical clinical management solutions to overcome the common challenges faced by oncologists in the real-world management of HAI pump therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2688-1535
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
JCO oncology practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37883732
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1200/OP.23.00374