[Regional cytostatic perfusion of the extremities in patients with malignant melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma--therapeutic applications and results].

94 patients with malignant melanoma or soft tissue sarcoma of the extremities were submitted to isolated cytostatic limb perfusion. With palliative indication for treatment of malignant melanoma, the 5 year survival rate was 25% after perfusion with methotrexate and 50% after perfusion with melphalan. The adjuvant perfusion showed very good results, too. Furthermore, the authors report on their first experiences in regional cytostatic perfusion of soft tissue sarcoma and bone sarcoma.