Intracavitary irradiation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma using Ir-192 in Foley's catheter

Autor:	P, Pattaranutaporn, Y, Chansilpa, A, Panichevaluk
Rok vydání:	1996
Předmět:	Adult Male Treatment Outcome Adolescent Brachytherapy Carcinoma Carcinoma Squamous Cell Humans Female Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms Middle Aged Radiation Dosage Aged
Zdroj:	Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet. 79(1)
ISSN:	0125-2208
Popis:	1. HDR Ir-192 intracavitary insertion in Foley's catheter for a boostered radiation dose to the nasopharynx is a very simple and safe technique and may increase the local control and survival of the patients. 2. Intracavitary brachytherapy should be done in all cases of NPC after the completion of external irradiation to increase local control that may lead to long term survival of the patients.
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