Journal article
Laser Therapy for an Obstructing Primary Tracheal Lymphoma in a Patient With AIDS
Abstract
A patient with AIDS presented with progressive dyspnea leading to respiratory failure with near complete airway obstruction due to primary tracheal lymphoma. Laser therapy was used locally to debulk the tumour, which facilitated extubation and led to definitive treatment with chemotherapy. Alternatives for local airway control are discussed.
Authors
Louie BE; Harlock J; Hoesin A; Miller JD
Journal
Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 86–88
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
January 2005
DOI
10.1155/2005/912434
ISSN
1198-2241