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Individual moulds for contact pulsed dose rate brachytherapy in head and neck cancer
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Abstract
Aim
To present three cases treated with contact pulsed dose rate (PDR) brachytherapy using individually prepared moulds.
Materials/Methods
The study group included one case of hard palate cancer treated with brachytherapy, applied as a boost to external beam radical irradiation and two cases of recurrent ethmoid and maxillary sinus cancer in which we administered palliative brachytherapy as the sole treatment for tumours located within previously irradiated areas.
Results
Good fitting of the moulds to the target was obtained. Satisfactory local control, including complete hard palate cancer remission for six years, and acceptable side effects were achieved.
Conclusions
Contact PDR brachytherapy using individually constructed moulds allows for the treatment of anatomical structures with difficult access. This method seems to be an effective and relatively safe treatment option for tumours located within previously irradiated areas.
Abstract
Aim
To present three cases treated with contact pulsed dose rate (PDR) brachytherapy using individually prepared moulds.
Materials/Methods
The study group included one case of hard palate cancer treated with brachytherapy, applied as a boost to external beam radical irradiation and two cases of recurrent ethmoid and maxillary sinus cancer in which we administered palliative brachytherapy as the sole treatment for tumours located within previously irradiated areas.
Results
Good fitting of the moulds to the target was obtained. Satisfactory local control, including complete hard palate cancer remission for six years, and acceptable side effects were achieved.
Conclusions
Contact PDR brachytherapy using individually constructed moulds allows for the treatment of anatomical structures with difficult access. This method seems to be an effective and relatively safe treatment option for tumours located within previously irradiated areas.
Keywords
PDR brachytherapy; head and neck cancer; moulds
About this articleTitle
Individual moulds for contact pulsed dose rate brachytherapy in head and neck cancer
Journal
Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy
Issue
Pages
265-269
Published online
2005-01-01
DOI
10.1016/S1507-1367(05)71100-7
Bibliographic record
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2005;10(5):265-269.
Keywords
PDR brachytherapy
head and neck cancer
moulds
Authors
Adam Ziemlewski
Krystyna Serkies
Józef Zienkiewicz
Magdalena Ziemlewska
Katarzyna Maciejewska
Wojciech Kiewlicz
Tomasz Sawicki
Jacek Jassem