[Long-term results of iodine radioisotope therapy for lung metastasis of thyroid cancer].

The end-results of iodine radionuclide therapy of 62 patients with lung metastases of thyroid cancer have been evaluated. The treatment was carried out in two stages: radical surgery and 131I therapy of metastases. Single dosage was 2,700-5,000 MBq; total dosage-10,000-40,000 MBq. As a result, all patients survived 3 and 5 years.