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The Current and Future Treatment of Brain Metastases [PDF]
, 2016 Brain metastases are the most common intracranial malignancy, accounting for significant morbidity and mortality in oncology patients. The current treatment paradigm for brain metastasis depends on the patient’s overall health status, the primary tumor ...
Douglas A. Hardesty, Peter Nakaji
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Use of brachytherapy in children with cancer: the search for an uncomplicated cure [PDF]
, 2006 Brachytherapy is a sophisticated radiation method in which radioisotopes are placed inside or at a short distance from the tumour. The volume of tissue that receives the prescribed dose of radiotherapy is therefore fairly small compared
Cambeiro, M. (Mauricio) +3 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.) +9 more
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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 +3 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 +5 more
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High-dose-rate brachytherapy for eyelid carcinoma: Implant technique and review
Journal of Contemporary BrachytherapyEyelid carcinoma is a tumor often detected at an early stage, which can be managed surgically. In non-surgical cases, brachytherapy is a valid alternative or as adjuvant therapy when risk factors exist.
Jose Luis Guinot +8 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 +9 more
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BMC Oral HealthBackground Interstitial brachytherapy is an effective and organ-preserving radiotherapeutic modality for pediatric and adolescent patients with head and neck tumors, offering favorable outcomes with minimal impact on surrounding normal tissues.
Guohao Zhang +11 more
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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 +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 +7 more
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