Published May 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

An afterloading technique suitable for carcinomas of the oral cavity

  • 1. Ospedale Civile, Udine (Italy). Istituto di Radioterapia
  • 2. Ospedale Civile, Udine (Italy). Servizio di Fisica Sanitaria

Description

The authors describe an afterloading brachytherapy to treat oral cavity carcinomas. Catheters for arterial/venous catheterization are inserted percutaneously in the target volume. The internal needles are then removed and replaced with iridium wires inside tubes to form wire loops. This technique has proven to be simple, quick and safe. (author). 4 refs.; 1 fig

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Subtitle (English)
Technical note

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
1
Series
Radiother. Oncol.
Journal Page Range
63-64
ISSN
0167-8140
CODEN
RAOND

INIS

Country of Publication
Ireland
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
22080920
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
AFTERLOADING; CARCINOMAS; ORAL CAVITY
Descriptors DEC
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; RADIOTHERAPY; THERAPY