Simplified non-looping functional loop technique for HDR brachytherapy

Authors
Nag, S Martinez-Monge, R Zhang, H Gupta, N
Citation
S. Nag et al., Simplified non-looping functional loop technique for HDR brachytherapy, RADIOTH ONC, 48(3), 1998, pp. 339-341
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Onconogenesis & Cancer Research
Journal title
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
01678140 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
339 - 341
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-8140(199809)48:3<339:SNFLTF>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The loop technique has been employed in interstitial implantation of head a nd neck cancers for decades. However, cable-driven afterloading sources may be unable to negotiate the curve of the loop. The technique allows separat e afterloading of each catheter ensuring a good dose distribution to the su rface of the implanted structure. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. Al l rights reserved.