title: [Endobronchic palliative brachytherapy].
abstract: Brachytherapy, the placement of an encapsuled radioactive source (Iridium) in or near a tumor, is a palliative therapeutic modality available for patients suffering of a bronchogenic cancer, especially if they present invalidating symptoms such an incoercible cough, haemoptysis, dyspnea. The treatment modality is indicated if chemotherapy or external irradiation are not possible. It is typically a team work.
authors: Centre valaisan de pneumologie, CHCVS, 3963 Crans-Montana.
authors: Jean-Georges
authors: JG
authors: Frey
authors: Sabine
authors: S
authors: Bieri