METHOD FOR TREATING THE CASES OF LOCALLY DISSEMINATED MALIGNANT TRACHEAL AND/OR BRONCHIAL TUMORS

摘要

FIELD: medicine. ^ SUBSTANCE: method involves carrying out argon plasma of tracheal and/or bronchial lumen recanalization by applying power of 60-90 W with argond discharge rate being 2.0-2.4 l/min large. Brachitherapy is applied next to it moving the source with 5 mm large step. Trajectory length is 5 to 20 cm large. Reference isodose depth is 10 mm far from the source with applicator moving above and below the tumor from 1 to 3 cm. Dose from 14 to 28 Gr is to be administered once a week in 7 Gr large portions. ^ EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of treatment; reduced risk of complications; prolonged remission period.