RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Interventional bronchoscopy in lung cancer treatment
JF Breathe
JO Breathe
FD European Respiratory Society
SP 230201
DO 10.1183/20734735.0201-2023
VO 20
IS 2
A1 Rozman, Ales
A1 Grabczak, Elzbieta Magdalena
A1 George, Vineeth
A1 Marc Malovrh, Mateja
A1 Novais Bastos, Helder
A1 Trojnar, Anna
A1 Graffen, Simon
A1 Tenda, Eric Daniel
A1 Hardavella, Georgia
YR 2024
UL http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/20/2/230201.abstract
AB Interventional bronchoscopy has seen significant advancements in recent decades, particularly in the context of lung cancer. This method has expanded not only diagnostic capabilities but also therapeutic options. In this article, we will outline various therapeutic approaches employed through either a rigid or flexible bronchoscope in multimodal lung cancer treatment. A pivotal focus lies in addressing central airway obstruction resulting from cancer. We will delve into the treatment of initial malignant changes in central airways and explore the rapidly evolving domain of early peripheral malignant lesions, increasingly discovered incidentally or through lung cancer screening programmes. A successful interventional bronchoscopic procedure not only alleviates severe symptoms but also enhances the patient's functional status, paving the way for subsequent multimodal treatments and thereby extending the possibilities for survival. Interventional bronchoscopy proves effective in treating initial cancerous changes in patients unsuitable for surgical or other aggressive treatments due to accompanying diseases. The key advantage of interventional bronchoscopy lies in its minimal invasiveness, effectiveness and favourable safety profile.Interventional bronchoscopy plays a significant role in the treatment of malignant airway stenosis and early-stage lung cancer. Successful intervention helps alleviate severe symptoms and improves the functional status of patients. https://bit.ly/4f3BMQn