The Use of Electrocautery as the Primary Ablation Modality for Malignant and Benign Airway Obstruction

BackgroundLaser has been the main ablative modality in the airways, but a growing experience with endobronchial electrocautery suggests a comparable efficacy and safety profile.ObjectivesTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of electrocautery as the primary heat therapy for malignant and benign airway obstruction.MethodsA retrospective review of all patients undergoing endobronchial electrocautery, alone or in combination with other airway tools,...