Laser photoradiation therapy for tracheobronchial amyloid.
Tracheobronchial amyloid is uncommon and has a high morbidity and mortality. In the past, progressive airways obstruction has been treated with bronchoscopic resection but benefit has been limited. We report the successful use of a laser to treat this condition and the responses of amyloid tissue to laser photoirradiation.
Thompson
P J
PJ
Ryan
G
G
Laurence
B H
BH
D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy*