Bronchofiberscopic Laser Therapy for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma : Two Case Reports

Abstract

Two recurrent cases of adenoid cystic carcinoma which had shown intrabronchial regrowth and stenosis of the bronchi underwent laser vaporization to maintain the airway. Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a relatively low grade malignant tumor, therefore if the airway is maintained, prognosis should be better. It has been agreed that embolization of the bronchial arteries is effective for hemoptysis. In one case in which bleeding was anticipated, embolization of the bronchial arteries was carried out successfully before laser vaporization, and there was little bleeding during and after the procedure.