Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of 125I particles implantation in the treatment of tracheal stenosis due to advanced lung cancer.
Methods Eighteen cases with end stage lung cancer were collected. 125I particles were implanted by inserting the bronchoscope into the pathological bronchial tubes of distal puncture. The number of 125I particles implanted ranged from 4-15. The tumor sizes were compared before and 30 d, 60 d, 180 d after the 125I particles implantation according to the examination of CT, and the clinical symptoms were studied.
Results The symptoms of shortness of breath were relieved after 125I particles implantation. Thirty days follow-up after the therapy showed 15 cases of enlarged bronchial lumen, 13 cases of disappeared obstructive pneumonia symptoms, and no obvious complication occurred during the follow-up.
Conclusion The implantation of 125I radioactive particles has a good effect for the tracheal stenosis in the treatment of advanced lung cancer; the therapy is safe and worth to be spread.