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Nonresectional regional therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer to the liver
Author(s) -
Schlick Cary Jo R.,
Merkow Ryan P.,
Bentrem David J.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.25423
Subject(s) - medicine , colorectal cancer , metastasis , oncology , lymph , cancer , hepatectomy , resection , general surgery , surgery , pathology
The liver is the second leading site of colorectal cancer metastases, following the lymph nodes. Although metastatic resection for colorectal cancer liver metastases has been shown to improve survival, many patients cannot undergo surgery. Several nonsurgical therapies are available in these situations, however high‐quality evidence comparing the effectiveness of these therapies is sparse. Here, we review the currently available evidence in support of nonresectional regional therapies for colorectal metastases to the liver.