Radiological response of ceramic and polymeric devices for breast brachytherapy

In the present study, the radiological visibility of ceramic and polymeric devices implanted in breast phantom was investigated for future applications in brachytherapy. The main goal was to determine the radiological viability of ceramic and polymeric devices in vitro by performing simple radiological diagnostic methods such as conventional X-ray analysis and mammography due to its easy access to the population. The radiological response of ceramic and polymeric devices implanted in breast phantom was determined using conventional X-ray, mammography and CT analysis.

► Radiological visibility of ceramic and polymeric devices implanted in breast phantom.
► The barium incorporation in the seed improves the radiological contrast.
► Radiological monitoring shows the position, orientation and degradation of devices.
► Simple radiological methods such as X-ray and mammography were used for radiological monitoring.