Onkológia 4/2007
Bronchology treatment of the malignant airway stenosis
Central airway stenosis is benign or malignant etiology. Multidiscplinary approach is useful in treatment central airway stenosis. In inoperable cases, interventional bronchology is good therapeutic alternative. We can use NdyAg laser, argon plasma coagulation, elektrocautery, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy and stents for obstruction release. In malignant stenosis, we combine often methods of the interventional bronchology with brachytherapy, chemotherapy and external radiotherapy.
Keywords: malignant stenosis, Nd:yAg laser, argon plasma coagulation, electrocauetry, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, stents.
