Published February 1985 | Version v1
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An endocavitary contact X-ray applicator system for the treatment of rectal carcinoma

Creators

  • 1. Highland Hospital, Rochester, New York (USA). Dept. of Radiation Oncology

Description

The design of an X-ray applicator system for the treatment of rectal carcinoma by endocavitary contact irradiation is described. Operational characteristics are explained and the results reviewed. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Br. J. Radiol.
Journal Volume
58
Journal Issue
686
Series
Br. J. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
147-149
ISSN
0007-1285

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
16038689
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CARCINOMAS; INTERNAL IRRADIATION; RADIOTHERAPY; RECTUM; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; INTESTINES; IONIZING RADIATIONS; IRRADIATION; LARGE INTESTINE; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; RADIATIONS; THERAPY