Radiofrequency ablation followed by radiation therapy for large primary lung tumors

Acta Med Okayama. 2007 Jun;61(3):177-80. doi: 10.18926/AMO/32906.

Abstract

We report the clinical experience of radiofrequency ablation followed by radiation therapy for large primary lung tumors. Two patients with large primary lung tumors were treated with combined radiofrequency ablation and radiation therapy, and good local control was observed. Combined radiofrequency ablation and radiation therapy that involves minimally invasive techniques appears to be promising for the treatment of large lung tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / radiotherapy*
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / surgery*
  • Catheter Ablation*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome