Abstract |
Primary and secondary malignant tumours in the central airways can cause obstruction or chronic haemoptyses. Conventional forms of treatment are insufficient. Bronchoscopic Neodymium- YAG laser treatment, hitherto unused in Sweden, can give immediate palliation, Indications and contraindications are given, and the first fourteen patients treated are presented.
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Authors | S E Karlsson, C J Lindén, A Elner, L Algotsson |
Journal | Lakartidningen
(Lakartidningen)
Vol. 86
Issue 15
Pg. 1373-5
(Apr 12 1989)
ISSN: 0023-7205 [Print] Sweden |
Vernacular Title | Omedelbar lindring vid maligna tumörer i luftvägarna med endoskopisk neodym-YAG-laserbehandling. |
PMID | 2469920
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Bronchoscopes
- Female
- Fiber Optic Technology
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
- Lung Neoplasms
(radiotherapy)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neodymium
(therapeutic use)
- Palliative Care
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