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We treated a complete obstruction of the left mainstem bronchus due to nonresectable recurrent esophageal carcinoma with a combination of laser therapy, radiation therapy, and the placement of an expandable metallic stent. The patient survived 1 year after the first therapy, with good quality of life. We conclude that a combination of laser ablation, radiotherapy, and stent placement can improve survival and quality of life for the patients with complete malignant bronchial obstruction.
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Second Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113, Japan.
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