Comparison of argon plasma coagulation, electrocautery, cryotherapy, and photodynamic therapy via flexible bronchoscopy

	Argon plasma coagulation	Electrocautery	Cryotherapy	Photodynamic therapy
Immediate effect	Yes	Yes	No*	No
Hemoptysis control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fire risk	Yes	Yes	No	No
Foreign body removal	No	No	Yes	No
Mucous plug removal	No	No	Yes	No
Effect on bronchial wall	Scar	Scar Stricture	No	Yes^¶
Acceptable for use with high fraction of inspired oxygen	No	No	Yes	Yes

* Some immediate effect can be obtained with removal of tissue during the procedure, but the major debulking effect occurs after the procedure.
¶ Possible inflammation of mucosa, possible necrosis and strictures can occur from carcinoma-in-situ or micro-invasive carcinoma. Bronchial necrosis is also possible when the airway wall is completely involved by tumor.

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Comparison of argon plasma coagulation, electrocautery, cryotherapy, and photodynamic therapy via flexible bronchoscopy