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Optimal perioperative anesthesia management for gynecologic interstitial brachytherapy

Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy, 2017
Purpose : To propose an optimal perioperative pain management clinical care pathway for interstitial brachytherapy for gynecologic cancer based on our interdepartmental experience. Material and methods : We conducted a retrospective review of 23 women
Alison A. Nielsen, Tehani A. Liyanage, Gary S. Leiserowitz, Jyoti Mayadev   +3 more
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Concurrent Chemoradiation for Vaginal Cancer [PDF]

, 2013
Background: It is not known whether the addition of chemotherapy to radiation therapy improves outcomes in primary vaginal cancer. Here, we review clinical outcomes in patients with primary vaginal cancer treated with radiation therapy (RT) or concurrent
Miyamoto, David T., Viswanathan, Akila N.   +1 more
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Determination of dosimetric parameters for shielded 153Gd source in prostate cancer brachytherapy

Radiology and Oncology, 2017
Interstitial rotating shield brachytherapy (I-RSBT) is a recently developed method for treatment of prostate cancer. In the present study TG-43 dosimetric parameters of a 153Gd source were obtained for use in I-RSBT.
Ghorbani Mahdi, Khajetash Benyamin, Ghatei Najmeh, Mehrpouyan Mohammad, Meigooni Ali S., Shahraini Ramin   +5 more
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On EM Reconstruction of a Multi Channel Shielded Applicator for Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy: A Feasibility Study

, 2017
Electromagnetic tracking (EMT) is a promising technology for automated catheter and applicator reconstruc- 10 tions in brachytherapy. In this work, a proof-of-concept is presented for reconstruction of the individual channels of a shielded tandem ...
Beaulieu, L., Easton, H., Racine, E., Song, W. Y., Tho, D.   +4 more
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Interstitial brachytherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma [PDF]

, 2023
\(\bf Introduction:\) Interstitial brachytherapy (iBT) is an effective treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Identification of prognostic factors is pivotal for patient selection and treatment efficacy. This study aimed to assess the impact of low skeletal muscle mass (LSMM) on overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) of iBT in
Thormann, Maximilian (Prof. Dr.), Heitmann, Franziska, Wrobel, Vanessa, Heinze, Constanze (Dr. med.), March, Christine (Dr. med.), Hass, Peter (PD Dr. med.), Damm, Robert (PD Dr. med. habil.), Surov, Alexey (Univ.-Prof. Dr. med.), Pech, Maciej (Prof. Dr. med.), Omari, Jazan (Prof. Dr. med.)   +9 more
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ACR Accreditation for Utah Valley Hospital’s Radiation Oncology Center

, 2019
Becoming an accredited clinic through the American College of Radiology (ACR) and their Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation (ROPA) program will provide third-party evaluation of patient care to ensure the best treatment possible for patients.
Manigold, Remy
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High‐dose‐rate interstitial brachytherapy for a bulky sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid: A case report

Clinical Case Reports, 2019
High‐dose‐rate interstitial brachytherapy (HDR‐ISBT) achieved excellent local control of the bulky sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid. However, we must pay attention to dose of eyelid and cornea about late toxicity of HDR‐ISBT.
Yoshiaki Takagawa, Naoya Murakami, Shigenobu Suzuki, Fumihiko Matsumoto, Seiichi Yoshimoto, Jun Itami   +5 more
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Interstitial high-dose-rate brachytherapy in locally advanced and recurrent vulvar cancer

Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy, 2016
Purpose : The aim of the study was to report our experience with high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy (HDR-ISBT) in locally advanced and recurrent vulvar cancer.
Sylwia Kellas-Ślęczka, Brygida Białas, Marek Fijałkowski, Piotr Wojcieszek, Marta Szlag, Agnieszka Cholewka, Maciej Ślęczka, Zofia Kołosza   +7 more
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SpaceOAR to improve dosimetric outcomes for monotherapy high-dose-rate prostate implantation in a patient with ulcerative colitis. [PDF]

, 2018
High-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is an attractive option for patients receiving definitive radiation therapy for prostate cancer with decreased overall dose to the pelvis.
Den, Robert B., Greenberger, Benjamin, Harrison, Amy S., Keller, James, Trager, Michael   +4 more
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Prosper: image and robot-guided prostate brachytherapy

, 2011
Brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer consists in destroying cancer by introducing iodine radioactive seeds into the gland through hollow needles. The planning of the position of the seeds and their introduction into the prostate is based on intra ...
Baumann, Michael, Bolla, Michel, Daanen, Vincent, Descotes, Jean-Luc, Giraud, Jean-Yves, Hungr, Nikolai, Leroy, Antoine, Long, Jean-Alexandre, Martin, Sébastien, Troccaz, Jocelyne   +9 more
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