The palliative treatment of bronchial carcinoma with lasertherapy and stent.
The obstruction of the airways represents a severe complication in bronchial neoplasia. Endoscopic laser resection associated with the positioning of a stent represents a therapeutic praesidium that ensures the potency of the airways. The authors describe a case of bronchial carcinoma treated with endobronchial laser resection and positioning of a Dumon stent.
Batori
M
M
Institute of Clinical Surgery IV, La Sapienza, University of Rome, Italy.
Gallinaro
L S
LS
Forte
A
A
Turano
R
R
Melluso
J
J
Ruggieri
M
M
D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care