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ii. Intraluminal













                                                                                                                                                 Consists  of  inserting  single  line  source  into  a  body



                                                                                                                                                 lumen to treat its surfaces & adjacent tissues.



                                                                                                                                                 Relieves  bleeding,  pain  and  improves  swallowing




                                                                                                                                                 status in palliative settings.



                                                                                                                                                 Example: trachea & esophagus

































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