Radioactive feeding tube in the palliation of esophageal malignant obstruction

ConclusionPreparation of the radioactive feeding tube is simple and easy. The insertion of this kind of tube achieves parenteral nutrition and brachytherapy simultaneously and is safe and effective in dysphagia palliation of malignant esophageal stricture. The radiological-radiotherapeutic procedure could be an alternative tool in the case of refusing other treatments by the patients.
Source: La Radiologia Medica - Category: Radiology Source Type: research