[Liver transplantation for liver metastases of colorectal cancer].

Abstract

Because of the critical shortage of donor organs, liver transplantation for metastatic tumors should be reserved for patients in whom long-term survival is possible. Transplantation in patients with metastatic tumors from colorectal cancer has resulted only in short disease-free intervals, and palliation was achieved in only a few patients. In patients with symptomatic neuroendocrine tumors unresponsive to conventional therapy, on the other hand, reasonably good disease-free intervals and prolonged survival may justify liver transplantation.

• Authors: K Urata, S Kawasaki
• Journal: Nihon Geka Gakkai zasshi (Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi) Vol. 102 Issue 5 Pg. 409-11 (May 2001) ISSN: 0301-4894 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 11394005 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Colorectal Neoplasms (pathology)
• Humans
• Liver Neoplasms (secondary, surgery)
• Liver Transplantation