Intraluminal irradiation in bronchogenic carcinoma

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Surg. Clin. North Am.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5901408

Nori, D; Hilaris, B S; Martini, N

Endobronchial tumors present a difficult therapeutic problem. Most often these patients have primary lung cancer and present with endobronchial disease following a definitive course of surgery and/or irradiation. The most common methods of treatment include transbronchial excision of tumor or laser coagulation. The improvement obtained from these procedures is usually limited to 2 or 3 months, and repeated treatments become more difficult and less effective. A number of brachytherapy radiation techniques have been developed to deliver localized radiation in higher doses without exceeding surrounding normal tissue tolerance. Intraluminal radiation with brachytherapy techniques consists of implantation of radioactive pellets into the tumor through a rigid or flexible bronchoscope or the use of afterloading removable implants with remote afterloading techniques. These procedures can be combined with laser therapy to obtain effective palliation and long-term tumor control. Initial results appear promising.

• Research Organization: Cornell Univ. Medical College, NY
• OSTI ID: 5901408
• Journal Information: Surg. Clin. North Am.; (United States), Journal Name: Surg. Clin. North Am.; (United States) Vol. 67:5; ISSN SCNAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
AFTERLOADING
BRONCHI
CARCINOMAS
DISEASES
IMPLANTS
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
PATIENTS
RADIATION SOURCE IMPLANTS
RADIATION SOURCES
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
THERAPY