Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3978844 | Bulletin du Cancer | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Curietherapy, more commonly named brachytherapy, is one of the oldest irradiation techniques used for prostate cancer. Prostate brachytherapy evolved according to the scientific and technological progress. After a historical reminder of the evolution of prostate brachytherapy, different technical aspects are discussed: low-dose rate brachytherapy using permanent or temporary implants, high-dose rate brachytherapy as well as new imaging modalities. Prostate brachytherapy indications are listed regarding to the evidence-based medicine data for low, intermediate and high risks prostate cancers. Potential indications and new research programs (focal therapy, high-dose rate, single-dose brachytherapy) are also presented.
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Authors
Jean-Michel Hannoun-Levi, Daniel Chevallier, Jean-Marc Cosset, Alain Gerbaulet,