Published January 1989
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Journal article
New technique for endocavitary irradiation of the esophagus
Creators
- 1. Istituto di Radioterapia, Udinese (Italy)
Description
Recently, high-dose rate intracavitary irradiation has been used as a boost therapy or a palliative therapy in the treatment of the esophageal carcinoma. The new intraesophageal device is based on a modified Sengstaken-Blackemore tube. On the surface of the esophageal balloon of the S-B tube Cyponil tubes are fixed as iridium containers. The device is placed at the level of the neoplastic lesion. Treatment tolerance is good
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
- Journal Volume
- 16
- Journal Issue
- 1
- Series
- Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.
- Journal Page Range
- 261-262
- ISSN
- 0360-3016
- CODEN
- IOBPD
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 20045610
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- CARCINOMAS; ESOPHAGUS; IRIDIUM ISOTOPES; RADIATION SOURCE IMPLANTS; RADIOTHERAPY
- Descriptors DEC
- BODY; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; IMPLANTS; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; RADIATION SOURCES; THERAPY