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. 1978 Jan;187(1):38–46. doi: 10.1097/00000658-197801000-00008

Dearterialization of the liver for metastatic cancer. Clinical, angiographic and pathologic observations.

W V McDermott Jr, A L Paris, M E Clouse, W A Meissner
PMCID: PMC1396396  PMID: 619798

Abstract

Five cases of dearterialization of the liver for metastatic cancer are presented. Subjective and objective improvement was accomplished in three patients. Pre- and postoperative arteriography demonstrates the extent of devascularization and the routes of reestablished collateral. Microscopic studies demonstrated effects on tumor and on hepatic parenchyma and biochemical data indicate the extent and duration of hepatic dysfunction.

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