New interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for prostate cancer: CT based3D planning after transrectal implantation

Authors
Martin, T Kolotas, C Dannenberg, T Strassmann, G Vogt, HG Heyd, R Rogge, B Baltas, D Kurek, R Tunn, U Zamboglou, N
Citation
T. Martin et al., New interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for prostate cancer: CT based3D planning after transrectal implantation, RADIOTH ONC, 52(3), 1999, pp. 257-260
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Onconogenesis & Cancer Research
Journal title
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
01678140 → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
257 - 260
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-8140(199909)52:3<257:NIHBTF>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
We have developed a new interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for the tr eatment of prostate cancer using CT based 3D planning after transrectal imp lantation of four non-parallel needles. CT based needle reconstruction, tar get definition, evaluation and documentation, including DVHs and 3D imaging , is a feasible, safe and well tolerated treatment concept. (C) 1999 Elsevi er Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.