Endobronchial brachytherapy.
Endobronchial brachytherapy is a palliative treatment primarily used for individuals with lung cancer. This article describes the brachytherapy and presents the nurse's role before, during, and after the procedure. Coordination between hospital staff--endoscopy department, pulmonologist, radiation oncologist, and radiology department--is important to assure the success of this procedure.
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D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000451:nursing*; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team