Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3977940 | Brachytherapy | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This review summarizes the methods of brachytherapy seed placement and the published experience of brachytherapy implants within the thorax, also examining radiation safety and postoperative dosimetry. This technique has the potential to improve local control with optimal sparing of normal tissue owing to its highly conformal radiotherapy delivery.
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Authors
Alexandra J. Stewart, Subhakar Mutyala, Caroline L. Holloway, Yolonda L. Colson, Phillip M. Devlin,