Published October 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Vaginal molds for intracavitary curietherapy: a new method of preparation

  • 1. Ospedale di Circolo, Varese, Italy

Description

A new method of preparing vaginal molds for afterloading intracavitary brachytherapy is described. Our technique makes it possible to obtain the most accurate individualization of therapy as far as dose distribution is concerned by taking into account the patient's anatomy and target volume

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
10
Series
Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.
Journal Page Range
1579-1582
ISSN
0360-3016

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
16006687
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
AFTERLOADING; ANATOMY; FEMALE GENITALS; IRRADIATION DEVICES; RADIATION SOURCE IMPLANTS; SPECIFICATIONS; UTERUS
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGY; BODY; IMPLANTS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIATION SOURCES; RADIOTHERAPY; THERAPY