Liver transplantation for liver metastasis of unresectable rectal cancer: one case report / 中华器官移植杂志
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation
; (12): 366-369, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
This report described one case of applying liver transplantation (LT) in for liver metastases of unresectable rectal cancer.The recipient had multiple intrahepatic metastases upon a diagnosis of colorectal cancer.FOLFOX chemotherapy plus bevacizumab targeted therapy were offered after a resection of primary lesion.Two years later, intrahepatic metastases expanded while no extrahepatic metastasis or in situ recurrence was noted.After LT, tacrolimus + sirolimus immunosuppression regimen and chemotherapy of rhatitrexed were prescribed.Tumor recurred at 3 years after LT and the survival time was 6 years.For patients with unresectable liver metastases of colorectal cancer, LT in the absence of orthotopic recurrence and other distant metastases may improve patient quality-of-life and achieve better outcomes.
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Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation
Year:
2023
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