Institute of Clinical Sciences

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Medicine

Isolated Hepatic Perfusion as a Treatment for Liver Metastases of Uveal Melanoma

Ilan Ben-Shabat^1,4, Christoffer Hansson^2,4, Malin Sternby Eilard^3,4, Christian Cahlin^3,4, Magnus Rizell^3,4, Per Lindnér^3,4, Jan Mattsson^1,4, Roger Olofsson Bagge^1,4

¹Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, ²Department of Thoracic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, ³Transplant Institute, Institute of Clinical Sciences, ⁴Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg

Here, we present a protocol how to perform an isolated liver perfusion (IHP) with melphalan and we also discuss IHP as a treatment option for liver metastases of uveal melanoma.