Trans-arterial infusion chemotherapy for recurrence of pleural dissemination after thymectomy.

Terada, Yasuji; Kambayashi, Takatoyo; Okahashi, Satomi; Noguchi, Tetsuo; Kamakari, Kunihiko; Kubo, Soichi · Ann Thorac Surg · 2005

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present a report of trans-arterial infusion chemotherapy through the intercostal arteries and subphrenic artery for pleural dissemination of recurrent thymoma after thymectomy. The disseminated tumor did not enlarge for more than a year after this treatment, and there were no side effects. Trans-arterial infusion chemotherapy appears to be a preferable procedure for pleural dissemination of thymoma.

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