External beam radiation therapy combined with airway stenting leads to better survival in patients with malignant airway obstruction.

Christopher M MallowJeffrey ThiboutotRoy SemaanMargaret M HayesRussell HalesAshwin RamDavid Feller-KopmanHans LeeLonny B Yarmus

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2018)

In this retrospective analysis, combination therapy with stenting and EBRT led to better survival in comparison to stenting or EBRT alone. Prospective cohort trials are needed to confirm these results.

Keyphrases

combination therapy
antiplatelet therapy
radiation therapy
free survival
acute coronary syndrome
percutaneous coronary intervention
squamous cell carcinoma
atrial fibrillation
locally advanced