1801 / 1840
INDICATIONS: ESOPHAGEAL BRACHYTHERAPY
ADVANCED DISEASE
(DYSPHAGIABY TUMOR OBSTRUCTION)
- Primary treatment/treatment for recurrence -
BRACHYTHERAPYALONE
combined with: dilatation
laser resection
BOOST TREATMENTAFTER TUMOUR REMISSION by EBT
(most often palliative setting)
SUPERFICIAL TUMORS/EARLY DISEASE
(BRACHYTHERAPYALONE)
BOOST TREATMENTAFTER EBT
(most often curative intent)