[Endobronchic palliative brachytherapy]

Rev Med Suisse. 2011 Apr 13;7(290):789-91.
[Article in French]

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Brachytherapy / methods*
  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / radiotherapy*
  • Cough / etiology
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Hemoptysis / etiology
  • Humans
  • Iridium Radioisotopes / therapeutic use
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Palliative Care / methods*

Substances

  • Iridium Radioisotopes