Table 2 Time points at which the readings were taken.

From: TNF-alpha and melphalan-based isolated limb perfusion: no evidence supporting the early destruction of tumour vasculature

Before ILP

1 Day before ILP (pre-ILP-MRI scan)

30 min

After the end of the ILP procedure (30 min after reperfusion of the extremity)

4 h

4 h after ILP

1 d

1 Day after ILP

4 d

4 Days after ILP

1 wk

1 Week after ILP (before discharge from hospital)

2 wks

2 Weeks after ILP (during clinical follow-up)

6 wks

6 Weeks after ILP (post-ILP-MRI scan)

  1. Abbreviations: HLM=heart–lung machine; ILP=Isolated limb perfusion; MRI= magnetic resonance imaging.
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