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A national survey of AIRO (Italian Association of Radiation Oncology) brachytherapy (Interventional Radiotherapy) study group.
Conclusions: This survey illustrates the current status of brachytherapy in Italy and should encourage collaboration to develop, implement, and monitor its use when appropriate.
PMID: 30038646 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - July 26, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
The American Brachytherapy Society consensus guidelines for plaque brachytherapy of uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma
Conclusions: Plaque brachytherapy is an effective eye and vision-sparing method to treat patients with intraocular tumors. Practitioners are encouraged to use ABS-OOTF guidelines to enhance their practice.
Source: Brachytherapy - December 26, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: The American Brachytherapy Society - Ophthalmic Oncology Task Force, The ABS – OOTF Committee Source Type: research
Salvage brachytherapy in combination with interstitial hyperthermia for locally recurrent prostate carcinoma following external beam radiation therapy: a prospective phase II study.
Authors: Kukiełka AM, Strnad V, Stauffer P, Dąbrowski T, Hetnał M, Nahajowski D, Walasek T, Brandys P, Matys R
Abstract
Optimal treatment for patients with only local prostate cancer recurrence after external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) failure remains unclear. Possible curative treatments are radical prostatectomy, cryosurgery, and brachytherapy. Several single institution series proved that high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDRBT) and pulsed-dose-rate brachytherapy (PDRBT) are reasonable options for this group of patients with acceptable levels of genitourinary and gastrointestinal toxicity. A standard dose pres...
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
Evaluation of neuropathic pain occurring after high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy of oral tongue.
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first report to recognize neuropathic pain as a complication of HDR brachytherapy of oral tongue. Patients undergoing primary brachytherapy were more likely to develop pain. Among other factors like dose to SLS, number of catheters, size of the primary tumor, and the dose rate, only dose to 2 cc of the SLS correlated with onset of pain. The SLS (containing the lingual nerve) may be considered an organ at risk to prevent the occurrence of this complication.
PMID: 26034495 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
Postoperative interstitial brachytherapy in eyelid cancer: long term results and assessment of Cosmesis After Interstitial Brachytherapy scale.
CONCLUSIONS: Postoperative high-dose-rate brachytherapy resulted in excellent disease control and cosmesis without significant acute or late toxicities. It is an effective modality for treatment of eyelid cancers in selected patients. Future prospective studies with the validation of CAIB scale would give us more insight to this effective yet often ignored modality of IBRT.
PMID: 25834578 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
A case report of ultrasound-guided interstitial brachytherapy for abdominal wall metastases of ovarian cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: Interstitial brachytherapy may be a proposed treatment strategy for inoperable superficial metastases, especially for low radiosensitivity cancer.
PMID: 25829940 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
Thromboembolic events following brachytherapy: case reports.
We report two cases of major thromboembolic events during brachytherapy treatment for gynaecological malignancies. We discuss the possible causal relationship between brachytherapy procedures and the occurrence of thromboembolic events, drawing a preventive practical attitude.
PMID: 25829939 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
Acute complications following intracavitary high-dose-rate brachytherapy in uterine cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: Our results have indicated that acute complications can be minimized by pre-treatment management of co-morbidities, decreasing the time of operative lithotomy position and bed rest, avoidance of 'conscious sedation' in selected cases etc. Routine post insertion CT scan if done in all patients in all insertions, then only, uterine perforations can be detected early and prompt management can reduce both the mortality and morbidity to a great extent.
PMID: 25337129 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
Assessment of air pockets in high-dose-rate vaginal cuff brachytherapy using cylindrical applicators.
CONCLUSIONS: The presence of air pockets around vaginal cylinder applicators is frequently noticed in post-operative vaginal cuff brachytherapy. The dose to the vaginal mucosa is reduced, as a result of displacement generated by air pockets. The effect on the clinical outcome of this dose reduction is yet to be determined.
PMID: 25337128 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
The evolution of computerized treatment planning for brachytherapy: American contributions.
CONCLUSIONS: Brachytherapy treatment planning has evolved from systems of rigid implant rules to individualized pre- and intra-operative treatment plans, and post-operative dosimetric assessments. Brachytherapy dose distributions were initially calculated on public domain programs on large regionally located computers. With the progression of computer miniaturization and increase in processor speeds, proprietary software was commercially developed for microcomputers that offered increased functionality and integration with clinical practice.
PMID: 25097560 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
Cervical brachytherapy technique for locally advanced carcinoma of the cervix in a patient with septate uterus.
CONCLUSIONS: Herein, we report the first documented case of cervical brachytherapy in a patient with septate uterus and locally advanced cervical carcinoma. Using CT-guided planning, in conjunction with the ABS and GEC-ESTRO guidelines, the patient was effectively treated with adapted cervical brachytherapy, meeting criteria for HR-CTV coverage and normal tissue tolerances.
PMID: 24790625 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
Dosimetric characteristics of a new unit for electronic skin brachytherapy.
CONCLUSIONS: The new Esteya(®) Electronic Brachytherapy System presents excellent flatness and penumbra as with the Valencia applicator case, combined with an improved PDD, allowing treatment of lesions of up to a depth of 5 mm in combination with reduced treatment duration. The Esteya unit allows HDR brachytherapy superficial treatment within a minimally shielded environment due its low energy.
PMID: 24790622 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - November 18, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
Routine use of ultrasound guided tandem placement in intracavitary brachytherapy for the treatment of cervical cancer - a South Indian institutional experience.
CONCLUSIONS: This procedure is strongly advocated for proper placement of the tandem applicator and to avoid perforations. It is an accurate, fast, easily available, and cost-effective method. Hence, it can be incorporated in intracavitary applications for cervical cancers even in the developing countries where cost, accessibility, and time are important issues.
PMID: 26622240 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - December 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
Interstitial brachytherapy technique for chest wall refractory recurrence of breast cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: The ultrasound-guided interstitial brachytherapy may be effective for refractory recurrence of breast cancer.
PMID: 26622232 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - December 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
A comparison study on various low energy sources in interstitial prostate brachytherapy.
CONCLUSIONS: The higher initial absolute dose in cGy/(h.U) of (131)Cs brachytherapy source is an advantage of this source over the others. The higher relative dose inside the tumor and lower relative dose outside the tumor for the (103)Pd source are advantages of this later brachytherapy source. Based on the total dose the (125)I source has advantage over the others due to its longer half-life.
PMID: 26985200 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - March 18, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research
