Adjuvant radiotherapy with brachytherapy boost in soft tissue sarcomas.

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore patterns of time to failure in men receiving high doses of permanent seed brachytherapy with or without external beam radiation therapy as a function of risk status. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Two thousand two hundred and thirty four patients were treated with prostate brachytherapy with median follow up ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Taira AV,Merrick GS,Butler WM,Galbreath RW,Fiano R,Wallner KE,Adamovich E

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the safety and efficacy of high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy (HDRIBT) in patients with liver metastases (LM). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Between 2009 and 2011, 10 patients with 12 metastatic lesions in the liver were enrolled in this prospective trial. All patients had either refused surgery or foun...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Sharma DN,Thulkar S,Sharma S,Gandhi AK,Haresh KP,Gupta S,Rath GK,Julka PK

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a field dominated by external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), both the therapeutic and technical possibilities of brachytherapy (BT) are underrated, shadowed by protons and intensity modulated radiotherapy. Decreasing expertise and indications, as well as increasing lack of specific BT training for radiation therapy...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Popescu T,Kacsó AC,Pisla D,Kacsó G

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Groupe Européen de Curiethérapie (GEC) and European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) has proposed a rectal dose constraint of the most exposed 2-cc volume (D2cc of ≤ 75 Gy EQD2α/β = 3) during external-beam plus high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) in localized prostate cancer patients. This study ai...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Chicas-Sett R,Celada-Alvarez F,Roldán S,Torregrosa A,Betancourt J,Bautista-Ballesteros J,Farga D,Ibañez B,Tormo A,Perez-Calatayud J

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology allows physicians to rapidly create customized devices for patients. We report our initial clinical experience using this technology to create custom applicators for vaginal brachytherapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Three brachytherapy patients with unique clinical needs we...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Sethi R,Cunha A,Mellis K,Siauw T,Diederich C,Pouliot J,Hsu IC

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the treatment outcomes with high-dose-rate (HDR) interstitial brachytherapy (HDR-BRT) in head and neck cancers (HNC). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fifty-eight patients with HNC as per American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM staging criteria were analyzed retrospectively between 2008 and 2015. Forty-t...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Bhalavat R,Chandra M,Pareek V,Nellore L,George K,Nandakumar P,Bauskar P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Standard treatment plan libraries are often used to ensure a quick turn-around time for vaginal cylinder treatments. Recently there is increasing interest in transitioning from conventional 2D radiograph based brachytherapy to 3D image based brachytherapy, which has resulted in a substantial increase in treatme...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Malhotra HK,Wu V,Wang Z,Patil S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paediatric malignancies are relatively rare, with an annual frequency of 13-14 in 100 000 children up to 15 years, and account for less than 1% of all cancer in developed countries. Paediatric tumours are generally managed with a multi-modality treatment programme that includes surgery, chemotherapy, and external beam...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Fijuth J

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:During intracavitary brachytherapy (ICBT) for cervical cancer, the choice of applicator system remains rather arbitrary. However, as the applicator geometry may play an important role in dose distribution, thereby improving the therapeutic ratio, this study was conducted to compare the Manchester-style and Flet...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Basu B,Basu S,Chakraborti B,Ghorai S,Gupta P,Ghosh S,Ghosh K,Jayanti J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare prostate contours on conventional stepping transverse image acquisitions with those on twister-based sagittal image acquisitions. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty prostate cancer patients who were planned to have permanent interstitial prostate brachytherapy were prospectively accrued. A transrectal ultr...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Kawakami S,Ishiyama H,Satoh T,Tsumura H,Sekiguchi A,Takenaka K,Tabata KI,Iwamura M,Hayakawa K

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:There is limited data to support the use of hypofractionated external beam radiation (HypoF) in combination with high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR). We report our quality of life (QOL) outcomes when treating intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer patients with external beam radiation (EBRT) plus HDR. Mater...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Morgan TM,Press RH,Cutrell PK,Zhang C,Chen Z,Rahnema S,Jhaveri J,Sanda M,Pattaras J,Patel P,Jani AB,Rossi PJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the treatment effect of image-guided high-dose-rate (HDR) interstitial brachytherapy for refractory recurrence of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). CASE REPORT:This 66-year-old female presented with recurrence 5 years after thyroidectomy for PTC. Despite external irradiation and radioactive (131)I, the...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Wu N,Zhao H,Han D,Cheng G,Zhao Z,Ge Y

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Adjuvant brachytherapy (AB) with immediate (IR) and staged reconstruction (SR) are distinct treatment modalities available for patients with recurrent soft tissue sarcoma (STS). Although SR may offer local control and toxicity benefit, it requires additional upfront procedures, and there is no evidence that it ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Naghavi AO,Gonzalez RJ,Scott JG,Kim Y,Abuodeh YA,Strom TJ,Echevarria M,Mullinax JE,Ahmed KA,Harrison LB,Fernandez DC

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To quantify the reduction of relative displacement between the implanted intracavitary applicator and the patient bony anatomy, due to the use of a hover transport system during the patient transports between the imaging table and the treatment table. Material and methods:The displacement of the applicator ins...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Andrew M,Kim Y,Ginader T,Smith BJ,Sun W,Wang D

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The aim of this study was to compare short-term oncologic outcomes and toxicity of focal or partial low-dose-rate brachytherapy (focal/partial LDR-BT) with whole gland low-dose-rate brachytherapy (whole LDR-BT) in localized prostate cancer patients. Material and methods:Medical records of eligible patients who...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Kim TH,Kim JN,Yu YD,Lee SR,Hong YK,Shin HS,Park DS

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate the impact of supplemental external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) prior to permanent prostate brachytherapy on long term urinary, bowel, and erectile function. Material and methods:Patient administered urinary, bowel, and erectile quality of life (QoL) instrument were obtained prior to treatment an...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Merrick GS,Tennant A,Wallner KE,Galbreath R,Butler WM,Fiano R,Adamovich E

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate whether Co-60 is equivalent to Ir-192 for HDR cervical brachytherapy, through 3D-DVH dose comparisons in standard and optimised plans. Previous studies have only considered 2D dosimetry, point dose comparisons or identical loading. Typical treatment times and economics are considered. MATERIAL AND ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Palmer A,Hayman O,Muscat S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate dose-volume relationships of target volume and critical structures in computed tomography (CT) image-based brachytherapy for head and neck cancer. Material and methods:Thirty-seven patients with mobile tongue, floor of mouth, and base of tongue cancer treated with brachytherapy (post-operative alon...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Akiyama H,Major T,Polgár C,Takácsi-Nagy Z

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To outline the evolution of computerized brachytherapy treatment planning in the United States through a review of technological developments and clinical practice refinements. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A literature review was performed and interviews were conducted with six participants in the development of compu...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Aronowitz JN,Rivard MJ

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To compare the cervical cancer treatment outcome and toxicities between two different institutions. Material and methods:We analysed the clinical outcome of cervical cancer patients treated at two different centres from January 2015 to December 2016. Centre A treated 72 patients by external beam radiotherapy (...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Ravindran E,Kumar M,Gururajachar JM,Thangaraj R

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role in building decision supporting systems (DSS), and its application in healthcare is rapidly increasing. The aim of this study was to define the role of AI in healthcare, with main focus on radiation oncology (RO) and interventional radiotherapy (IRT, brachythera...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Fionda B,Boldrini L,D'Aviero A,Lancellotta V,Gambacorta MA,Kovács G,Patarnello S,Valentini V,Tagliaferri L

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To compare post-implant dosimetrics between intraoperatively built custom-linked (IBCL) seeds and loose seeds (LS) at 24 hours and 1 month by sector analysis, and to evaluate the effect of IBCL seeds with regard to change in dosimetric parameters, in patients with prostate cancer treated with brachytherapy. Ma...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Okazaki E,Kuratsukuri K,Nishikawa T,Tanaka T,Sakagami M,Shibuya K

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last twenty years major software and hardware developments in brachytherapy treatment planning, intraoperative navigation and dose delivery have been made. Image-guided brachytherapy has emerged as the ultimate conformal radiation therapy, allowing precise dose deposition on small volumes under direct image v...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Polo A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In the study we present the initial results of palliative treatment using combined methods of HDR-BT and stent insertion in patients with advanced esophagus cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fifty patients were treated in the Great Poland Cancer Center using HDR-BT between June 2001 and December 2005 and they were ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Kanikowski M,Skowronek J,Kubaszewska M,Chichel A,Piotrowski T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:We present a case report of treatment using interstitial and surface high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) involving the interspace of the third and fourth digits. The patient refused two-ray amputation and the lesion was not amenable for external beam radiation therapy ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Kim DW,Buzurovic IM,Mahal BV,Hwang W,Oladeru OT,O'Farrell DA,Harris TC,Margalit DN,Lam M,Devlin PM

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To retrospectively compare the potential dosimetric advantages of a multichannel vaginal applicator vs. a single channel one in intracavitary vaginal high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy after hysterectomy, and evaluate the dosimetric advantage of fractional re-planning. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We randomly selected...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Bahadur YA,Constantinescu C,Hassouna AH,Eltaher MM,Ghassal NM,Awad NA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Permanent seed implant cesium-131 (131Cs) brachytherapy provides highly localized radiation for patients with recurrent head and neck cancer (HNC), who may be ineligible for external beam radiation therapy due to a high-risk of toxicity. As carotid blowout is a concern in the setting of re-irradiation, a dose t...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Walsh A,Hubley E,Doyle L,Cognetti D,Curry J,Bar-Ad V,Luginbuhl A

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has been increasing over the past 30 years. There are different treatment options and surgical excision is the most frequent treatment due to its low rates of recurrence. Radiotherapy is an effective alternative of surgery, and brachytherapy (BT) might be a bette...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Delishaj D,Rembielak A,Manfredi B,Ursino S,Pasqualetti F,Laliscia C,Orlandi F,Morganti R,Fabrini MG,Paiar F

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate clinical outcomes in patients with localized prostate cancer (LPC) treated with 3D conformal high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy (BT) as monotherapy. Material and methods:From March 2004 to November 2017, 277 men with LPC underwent 3D conformal HDR-BT as monotherapy, with a temporary implant. The do...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Soatti CP,Delishaj D,D'Amico R,Frigerio C,Fumagalli IC,Bonsignore F,Sangalli G,Declich F,Arcangeli S,Ardizzoia A,Colombo A

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Skin cancers are the most common human malignancy with increasing incidence. Currently, surgery is standard of care treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers. However, brachytherapy is a growing modality in the management of skin cancers. Therefore, we aimed to assess the outcome of patients with non-melanoma ski...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Kalaghchi B,Esmati E,Ghalehtaki R,Gomar M,Jaberi R,Gholami S,Babaloui S,Nabavi M,Sotoudeh S,Khanjani N,Kazemian A,Amouzegar-Hashemi F,Aghili M,Lashkari M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00