limb perfusion
Description
A procedure for delivering high doses of anti-cancer drugs directly into an arm or leg.
During limb perfusion, a tourniquet (tight band) is used to temporarily stop the normal flow of blood to the limb, and anti-cancer drugs are put directly into the blood in the limb.
Also called isolated perfusion or isolated limb perfusion.
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