[The intra-arterial chemotherapy of tumorous lesions of the stomach, rectum and liver]. / Vnutrishn'oarterial'na khimioterapiia pukhlynnykh urazhen' shlunka, priamoï kyshky ta pechinky.

ABSTRACT

Roentgenosurgical treatment of malignant tumor of the stomach, straight intestine, liver is based on a directed bringing of cytostatics to the tumor by way of catheterization of afferent vessels together with the use of the modifier of drug resistance verapamil. A higher therapeutic effect can be achieved by securing an easier access of the medicinal substances to the membrane of the tumor cells. There can be noted regression and destruction of the tumor, enhancement of ablasticity of surgical intervention, with metastatic spreading and local relapses developing at a lower rate, which facts taken together contribute to a better outlook for the patients' survival and quality of their life.