Published January 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Value of CT guided 125I seeds implantation for vertebra metastasis

  • 1. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Guangzhou (China)

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Objective: To evaluate the clinical value of 125I seeds implantation for vertebra metastasis. Methods: By CT guide, 125I seeds were implanted in 22 vertebra metastasis of 15 patients. 3-6 months later, pain and metastasis biggest diameter were observed to judge therapeutic effect. Results: In 22 spinal and paraspinal metastases after implantation of particles, complete remission of pain (O grade)14, partial remission (I grade) 6, a slight relief (II grade) 2, the total effective rate was 90.9% (u=5.41, P<0.001). Change of spinal and paraspinal metastases size: 4 complete remission, 12 partial response, 6 stable disease, local control rate Was 72.7%. Conclusion: CT guided 125I seed implantation in vertebra metastasis is safe, minimally invasive, and possesses a high efficacy. (authors)

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Journal Title
International Journal of Radiation Medicine and Nuclear Medicine
Journal Volume
35
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 17-19
ISSN
1673-4114

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