2009
DOI: 10.1245/s10434-009-0394-8
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Major Amputation for Irresectable Extremity Melanoma After Failure of Isolated Limb Infusion

Abstract: Amputation following upper extremity ILI is more common compared to lower extremity ILI. Amputation may provide effective long-term palliation in selected patients when there is extensive inoperable progressive or recurrent disease after ILI.

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“…Table summarizes the key data for each modality and presents the pooled results including the weighted ORR and meta‐analysis data. Assessed studies included: randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized phase I and II comparative and noncomparative studies, and prospective or retrospective case series (NHMRC levels II–IV evidence; Tables S2‐S9) . Only two therapies: amputation and topical imiquimod, were suitable for formal meta‐analysis ( I 2 value ≤ 40%).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Table summarizes the key data for each modality and presents the pooled results including the weighted ORR and meta‐analysis data. Assessed studies included: randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized phase I and II comparative and noncomparative studies, and prospective or retrospective case series (NHMRC levels II–IV evidence; Tables S2‐S9) . Only two therapies: amputation and topical imiquimod, were suitable for formal meta‐analysis ( I 2 value ≤ 40%).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Major limb amputations are often used when limb salvage strategies, such as isolated limb infusion, isolated limb perfusion, and local treatments, including intrafocal injection and radiotherapy, are exhausted 11 . Patients who undergo radical amputation can achieve 5‐year survival rate at about 15%–30% 7,8 . Causes of death after amputation include melanoma metastasis, recurrence, complications, and the patient's health problems 13 .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…In a study of 14 patients treated at MIA who had persistent disease or disease recurrence following ILI and underwent limb amputation, an ORR of 71% was seen with a median duration of response of 7 months. The median time from ILI to amputation was 11-months(20). Median survival following amputation was 13 months, range 1-84 months; however, effective symptom relief was achieved in all patients (20).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The median time from ILI to amputation was 11-months(20). Median survival following amputation was 13 months, range 1-84 months; however, effective symptom relief was achieved in all patients (20). Clearly, a role for surgical intervention exists following failed ILI for control of limb disease from melanoma.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%