Long-term results of curative intraluminal high dose rate brachytherapy for endobronchial carcinoma

Long-term results of curative intraluminal high dose rate brachytherapy for endobronchial carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The treatment strategy of central lung tumors is not established. Intraluminal brachytherapy (ILBT) is widely used for palliative treatment of endobronchial tumors, however, it is also a promising option for curative treatment with l...

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Main Authors: Kawamura Hidemasa, Ebara Takeshi, Katoh Hiroyuki, Tamaki Tomoaki, Ishikawa Hitoshi, Sakurai Hideyuki, Nakano Takashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Lung cancer
Radiation therapy
High dose rate
Intraluminal brachytherapy
Curative intent
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/112

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