Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3978272 | Brachytherapy | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Intraoperative postplanning is feasible during ultrasound-guided brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Although the postimplant dose-volume histograms for all patients, before the implantation of additional seeds, were adequate according to the American Brachytherapy Society criteria, specific critical areas can be underdosed. Additional seeds can then be implanted to optimize the dosimetry and reduce the risk of underdosing areas of cancer.
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Authors
Irving D. Kaplan, Paul Meskell, Nicklas E. Oldenburg, Brian Saltzman, Gary P. Kearney, Edward J. Holupka,