Journal article
Endoscopic brachytherapy for obstructive colorectal cancer
Abstract
PURPOSE: Palliation of obstructive colon cancer is often challenging. Treatment options include Yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) laser, stent placement, and surgical intervention. High-dose-rate intraluminal brachytherapy (HDRILBT) has been used to relieve obstructive symptoms due to rectal, bronchial, and esophageal cancers. In this case report, we document the combined use of YAG laser and HDRILBT for the palliation of obstructive colon cancer …
Authors
Tam TY; Mukherjee S; Farrell T; Morgan D; Sur R
Journal
Brachytherapy, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 313–317
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
7 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.brachy.2008.12.003
ISSN
1538-4721