Isolated hepatic perfusion
Isolated Hepatic Perfusion (IHP) is a medical procedure used primarily in the treatment of liver cancer and other metastatic diseases that have spread to the liver.
Pronunciation
Isolated Hepatic Perfusion: /ˌaɪsəˌleɪtɪd hɪˈpætɪk pɜːˈfjuːʒən/
Etymology
The term "Isolated Hepatic Perfusion" is derived from the following roots:
- Isolated - from the Latin insula meaning island, referring to the isolation of the liver during the procedure.
- Hepatic - from the Greek hepar meaning liver.
- Perfusion - from the Latin perfusio meaning to pour over or through, referring to the delivery of fluid through the blood vessels.
Procedure
The procedure involves the isolation of the liver's blood supply from the rest of the body's circulation. This is achieved by clamping the hepatic artery and portal vein, which are the main blood vessels supplying the liver. A high dose of chemotherapy drugs is then delivered directly to the liver, allowing for a higher concentration of the drug to reach the cancer cells without affecting the rest of the body.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Isolated hepatic perfusion
- Wikipedia's article - Isolated hepatic perfusion
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