Regional Perfusion at High Temperature in Treatment of Stage IIIA-IIIAB Melanoma Patients

The results obtained with isolation perfusions in stage IIIA-IIIAB melanoma patients, performed at 42.5-43 degrees C for 2.5 h, are reported. These temperatures and perfusion times were chosen on the basis of experimental data in animal models and in vitro. The clinical results were impressive, but the high percentage of complications and the high cost from a social and human point of view make this experience negative with regard to its clinical applicability, at least with such a high temperature and long perfusion time.