Table 2.
Summery of studies regarding curative bronchoscopic therapy for bronchial carcinoids.
| Studies | No. of patients | Median follow-up (months) | Long-term success rate | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutedja et al. [6] | 11 | 70 | 55% | RB+laser or mechanical under GA |
| Cavaliere et al. [7] | 38 | 24 | 92% | RB+ laser under GA |
| Van Boxem et al. [8] | 19 | 29 | 73% | RB+ laser under GA |
| Luckraz et al. [9] | 28 | 105 | 94% | RB+MR under GA |
| Bertoletti et al. [10] | 18 | 55 | 96% | RB+ cryotherapy under GA (14 patients) |
| FB+ cryotherapy (4 patients) | ||||
| Current study | 10 | 24 | 100% | FB+ laser under CS |
RB: rigid bronchoscopy; GA: general anesthesia; MR: mechanical resection; FB: flexible bronchoscopy; CS: conscious sedation.