Published 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Shielded vaginal applicators for linear 192Ir sources for irradiation of cervical carcinoma

  • 1. Jena Univ. (German Democratic Republic). Radiologische Klinik und Poliklinik

Description

The possibility is investigated to use shielded vaginal applicators for linear 192Ir sources to irradiate cervical carcinoma. Using segment-shaped absorbers of heavy metal the dose can be reduced in ventro-dorsal direction in the area of rectum and bladder with irradiation of cervical carcinoma up to a factor of 2 in dependence on rectum and bladder position. Selecting a suitable source position and source standing time a dose reduction can be realized in cranial direction up to two centimetres from the portio. (author)

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Additional titles

Original title (German)
Abgeschirmte Vaginalapplikatoren fuer 'linienfoermige'

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiobiologia Radiotherapia
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
4
Series
Radiobiol. Radiother.
Journal Page Range
351-359
ISSN
0033-8184
CODEN
RDBGA