| Literature DB >> 6174169 |
Abstract
Palliative treatment by radiotherapy was attempted in 17 cases of dysphagia, due to inoperable gastric carcinoma. Thirteen experienced a useful improvement in swallowing. Radiotherapy, using a moderate dose of radiation, is suggested as an alternative to intubation in such patients.Entities:
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Year: 1982 PMID: 6174169 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800690203
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Surg ISSN: 0007-1323 Impact factor: 6.939