Palliative treatment of inoperable malignant tracheobronchial obstruction: temporary stenting combined with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of our study was to evaluate the clinical results of temporary stenting followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy in patients with inoperable malignant tracheobronchial strictures.

CONCLUSION:

Temporary stenting combined with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy may be clinically effective in the palliative treatment of patients with malignant tracheobronchial strictures. Stent placement may serve as an effective bridge to radiation and/or chemotherapy, allowing the latter to consolidate durable relief of obstructing symptoms by reducing tumor burden. Furthermore, our treatment strategy may increase patients' quality of life by reducing stent-related complications.

• Authors: Jin Hyoung Kim, Ji Hoon Shin, Ho-Young Song, Joon-Young Ohm, Jae Moung Lee, Dae Ho Lee, Sang-We Kim
• Journal: AJR. American journal of roentgenology (AJR Am J Roentgenol) Vol. 193 Issue 1 Pg. W38-42 (Jul 2009) ISSN: 1546-3141 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19542381 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antineoplastic Agents

Topics

• Aged
• Antineoplastic Agents (therapeutic use)
• Bronchial Diseases (etiology, therapy)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Female
• Head and Neck Neoplasms (complications)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Palliative Care (methods)
• Radiotherapy, Conformal (methods)
• Stents
• Tracheal Stenosis (etiology, therapy)
• Treatment Outcome