Real‐time tumor‐tracking radiation therapy for lung carcinoma by the aid of insertion of a gold marker using bronchofiberscopy

Abstract

The insertion of a gold marker into or near peripheral-type lung tumors using bronchofiberscopy is a feasible and safe technique. Excellent initial response and low incidence of clinical complications suggest that the high dose hypofractionated focal irradiation using the RTRT system can be a good local treatment for peripheral-type lung tumors.