Cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32005001250
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction appears adequate to support the use of this procedure provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 Clinicians should ensure that patients fully understand that this is one of a variety of treatment options available. In addition, use of the Institute's Information for the public is recommended.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=280073
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Airway Obstruction
- Cryotherapy
- Lung Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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