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Palliation of thoracic malignancies.
Warren J Gasper1, Ramin Jamshidi, Pierre R Theodore
1Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Ave, Room S-321, San Francisco, CA 94143-0470, USA. warren.gasper@ucsf.edu
Surgical Oncology
|October 2, 2007
Summary
Advanced thoracic malignancies cause debilitating symptoms. This review highlights new palliative treatments for chest cancer complications, including effusions, airway, and esophageal obstruction, improving patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Advanced thoracic malignancies lead to severe, debilitating sequelae.
- Intrathoracic complications significantly impact patient quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in palliative treatment for intrathoracic complications of malignancy.
- To highlight emerging therapeutic options for patients with advanced chest cancers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current and emerging palliative treatment strategies.
- Analysis of interventions for malignant pleural effusions, pericardial effusions, airway obstruction, and esophageal obstruction.
Main Results:
- Malignant effusions are managed with chemical sclerosants and interventions.
- Stent and ablation technologies offer new options for airway obstruction.
- Esophageal obstruction and palliative chemotherapy/radiation are under investigation.
Conclusions:
- Patients with advanced thoracic malignancies have expanding palliative care options.
- Newer interventions and technologies are improving quality of life for these patients.
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