Cryotherapy, electrocautery, and brachytherapy

Authors
Sheski, FD Mathur, PN
Citation
Fd. Sheski et Pn. Mathur, Cryotherapy, electrocautery, and brachytherapy, CLIN CHEST, 20(1), 1999, pp. 123
Citations number
79
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CLINICS IN CHEST MEDICINE
ISSN journal
02725231 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-5231(199903)20:1<123:CEAB>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
This article concentrates on cryotherapy, electrocautery, and brachytherapy as local treatment options for tracheobronchial lesions, using rigid or fl exible bronchoscopy (FB) as the means to deliver the therapy. For each ther apy a review of its history, theoretical and scientific basis, indications and patient selection, equipment and technique, results, and complications are undertaken, followed by a brief summary.