Argon plasma coagulation versus cryotherapy in alleviation of endobronchial obstruction via fiberoptic bronchoscope

Central airway obstruction from malignant or benign endobronchial tumor can result in respiratory failure. Therapeutic bronchoscopy offers effective method in alleviating dyspnea, controlling hemoptysis and improving quality of life. Aim of the work: The aim of our study was to assess safety and eff...

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Main Authors: Sayed Ahmed M. Abd El Hafez, Mohammad Khairy El Badrawy, Raed Elmetwally Ali, Tamer EL Hadidy, Mohammed Sheht aAbd ALLAH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763816302734