Simplified non-looping functional loop technique for HDR brachytherapy

Subir Nag; Rafael Martinez-Monge; Hong Zhang; Nilendu Gupta

doi:10.1016/S0167-8140(98)00076-0

Simplified non-looping functional loop technique for HDR brachytherapy

Subir Nag
, Rafael Martinez-Monge
, Hong Zhang
, Nilendu Gupta

Radiation Oncology

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Abstract

The loop technique has been employed in interstitial implantation of head and neck cancers for decades. However, cable-driven afterloading sources may be unable to negotiate the curve of the loop. The technique allows separate afterloading of each catheter ensuring a good dose distribution to the surface of the implanted structure.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	339-341
Number of pages	3
Journal	Radiotherapy and Oncology
Volume	48
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8140(98)00076-0
State	Published - Sep 1998

Keywords

Brachytherapy
HDR
Oral cavity
Tongue

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