Short-term efficacy of argon-helium cryosurgery in treatment of advanced lung tumor

  Objective  To evaluate the efficacy of argon-helium cryosurgery in treatment of advanced lung tumor.

  Methods  Twenty-five patients with lung tumors caused by various advanced tumors were selected and treated with argon-helium cryosurgery. The changes of tumor size and density, the degree of postoperative pain, the types of complications and its incidence, and the short-term effect of patients were recorded.

  Results  After argon-helium cryosurgery, the CT value of tumor decreased after operation, and the mass of tumor significantly reduced after one month of treatment. The complications mainly included postoperative pneumothorax, reactive pleural effusion, hemoptysis, atelectasis, fever and so on. The incidence rate of complications was low.

  Conclusion  The postoperative pain of the argon-helium cryosurgery is mild, and the incidence of complications is low. Argon-helium cryosurgery can effectively prevent the progress of lung tumor and improve the quality of life of patients.