Management of Mediastinal Compression due to Bronchogenic Carcinoma

Authors

  • A. K. Anand THE DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION THERAPY, POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH, 160012, INDIA
  • S. Ayyagari THE DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION THERAPY, POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH, 160012, INDIA
  • S. C. Sharma THE DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION THERAPY, POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH, 160012, INDIA
  • F. D. Patel THE DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION THERAPY, POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH, 160012, INDIA
  • B. D. Gupta THE DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION THERAPY, POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH, 160012, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/02841868509134392

Abstract

Fifty-six cases of bronchogenic carcinoma with medias-tinal compression were analyzed retrospectively. Microscopic confirmation was obtained in 23 patients and small cell carcinoma was most frequent. Radiation treatment gave complete remission in about 70 per cent when the total tumour dose exceeded 35 Gy fractionated during 3 weeks. Addition of cyclophosphamide marginally increased the remission rate to about 85 per cent. Total tumour doses of less than 35 Gy gave obviously poorer results. The response rate was highest in small cell carcinoma.

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Published

1985-01-01

How to Cite

Anand, A. K., Ayyagari, S., Sharma, S. C., Patel, F. D., & Gupta, B. D. (1985). Management of Mediastinal Compression due to Bronchogenic Carcinoma . Acta Oncologica, 24(3), 233–235. https://doi.org/10.3109/02841868509134392

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 3 (1985): Acta Radiologica: Oncology

Section

Articles