Fibrosis of extrahepatic biliary system after continuous hepatic artery infusion of floxuridine through an implantable pump (infusaid pump)

Abstract

A case of severe fibrosis of the extrahepatic biliary system after hepatic artery infusion of floxuridine is described. The clinical and pathologic features are presented, and its pathogenesis discussed. The authors suggest investigation of an alternate drug schedule and/or dosage of floxuridine to eliminate or minimize this serious complication.