A COMBINATION OF LASER THERAPY, RADIATION-THERAPY, AND STENT PLACEMENT FOR THE PALLIATION OF COMPLETE MALIGNANT BRONCHIAL OBSTRUCTION

Authors
KATAYAMA A KONISHI T HIRAISHI M MAFUNE K MAKUUCHI M
Citation
A. Katayama et al., A COMBINATION OF LASER THERAPY, RADIATION-THERAPY, AND STENT PLACEMENT FOR THE PALLIATION OF COMPLETE MALIGNANT BRONCHIAL OBSTRUCTION, Surgical endoscopy, 12(12), 1998, pp. 1419-1423
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Surgical endoscopy → ACNP
ISSN journal
09302794
Volume
12
Issue
12
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1419 - 1423
Database
ISI
SICI code
0930-2794(1998)12:12<1419:ACOLTR>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
We treated a complete obstruction of the left mainstem bronchus due to nonresectable recurrent esophageal carcinoma with a combination of la ser therapy, radiation therapy, and the placement of an expandable met allic stent. The patient survived 1 year after the first therapy, with good quality of life. We conclude that a combination of laser ablatio n, radiotherapy, and stent placement can improve survival and quality of life for the patients with complete malignant bronchial obstruction .