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Stenosis was observed in lower trachea and both left and right main bronchi (stenosis in lumen \u226550%) with bronchoscopy. The tumor was unresectable due to local extension. A Y-shaped and stainless-steel stent loaded with radioactive <jats:sup>125<\/jats:sup>I seeds was placed in the central airway using bronchoscope. The number and distribution of <jats:sup>125<\/jats:sup>I seeds were planed using treatment planning system. The stent was removed three months later. The patient tolerated the procedure well. She was alive without relapse three years after removing the stent with <jats:sup>125<\/jats:sup>I seeds. This case demonstrates the successful use of stent with radioactive <jats:sup>125<\/jats:sup>I seeds for unresectable ACCs in central airway. In the procedure, the stent was placed with bronchoscope and under the vision from bronchoscope. This innovative brachytherapy is well-tolerated, safe, precise and individualized designed. 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