Endolymphatic polychemotherapy with local ultra high frequency hyperthermia for the combined treatment of invasive rectal cancer

The results of treatment of diffuse forms of rectal cancer with the use of a preoperative course of endolymphatic polychemotherapy (fluorouracil and platidiam) and local SHF-hyperthermia are presented. The most pronounced effect of treatment was noted in patients with metastases to the regional lymph nodes. The method suggested is effective in treatment of all the types of adenocarcinoma. All the patients survived for 2 years.