High-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy for liver metastases: first study from India.

abstract：Purpose:Perineal template-based interstitial gynecologic brachytherapy (ISBT) treatments are evaluated to determine whether adaptive inter-fraction re-planning is beneficial and necessary to meet the treatment aims of the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) consensus guidelines for interstitial brachytherapy. Adherenc...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Belliveau JG,Thind K,Banerjee R,Quirk S,Doll C,Phan T,Meyer T,Roumeliotis M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 33-year-old premenopausal multiparous woman with the history of septate uterus was referred to the hospital with menorrhagia and inter-menstrual bleeding occurring for the last 6 months. Work-up revealed a stage IIB cervical cancer. The patient underwent curative chemo/radiotherapy. The patient's septate uterus pres...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Yavas G,Yavas C,Inan G

更新日期：2017-10-01 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:Dose coverage is crucial for successful treatment in mono-brachytherapy. Since few and very high dose fractions are used, there is an important balance between dwell positioning outside the clinical target volume (CTV) and possible damage on adjacent normal tissue. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Karlsson L,Thunberg P,Johansson B,Persliden J

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this work was to determine dose distributions for high-energy brachytherapy sources at spatial locations not included in the radial dose function gL(r) and 2D anisotropy function F(r,θ) table entries for radial distance r and polar angle θ. The objectives of this study are as follows: 1) to evaluate ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Pujades-Claumarchirant MC,Granero D,Perez-Calatayud J,Ballester F,Melhus C,Rivard M

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：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

abstract：PURPOSE:While there are several reports of prostate multisector dosimetry data obtained from CT or MRI scans performed at intervals ranging from 14-70 days after prostate brachytherapy (PB), there are no reports on multisector dosimetry performed in the immediate post-implant period. This study was undertaken to determ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Kirschner AN,Sathiaseelan V,Zhang Y,David J,Kalapurakal JA

更新日期：2014-03-01 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 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 verify the accuracy and efficacy of three-dimensional printing individual template (3D-PIT) with computed tomography-magnetic resonance imaging (CT-MRI) fusion for radioactive iodine-125 (125I) seed implantation in high-grade brain gliomas. Material and methods:Between June 2017 and June 2018, 16 patients w...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Liu S,Wang H,Wang C,Zhang H,Li W,Dong Q,Hu X

更新日期：2019-06-01 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 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: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：:Cervical cancer (CC) is a neoplasm with great potential for prevention, but it is still an important public health problem in most developing countries. No significant difference is found in the literature between intracavitary high-dose-rate (HDR) and low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy, when considering overall, disea...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Pellizzon ACA

更新日期：2018-12-01 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: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 investigate the differences in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) bounce (PB) after high-dose-rate (HDR-BT) or low-dose-rate (LDR-BT) brachytherapy alone in prostate cancer patients. Materials and methods:Ninety-four patients with localized prostate cancer (T1-T2cN0), age ranged 50-81 years, were treated with ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Burchardt W,Skowronek J

更新日期：2018-02-01 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:A report of preliminary results and toxicity profiles using image-guided brachytherapy (IGBT) combined with whole pelvic intensity-modulated radiation therapy (WP-IMRT) for locally advanced cervical cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fifteen patients with locally advanced cervical cancer were enrolled into the study...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Tharavichitkul E,Wanwilairat S,Chakrabandhu S,Klunklin P,Onchan W,Tippanya D,Nopnop W,Galalae R,Chitapanarux I

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：:The aim of this study is to report the use of ruthenium brachytherapy as an adjunctive treatment in the management of an intraocular extension of the conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). In 2013, a 73-year-old man presented with a tumor blocking the angle and infiltrating corneal endothelium. The patient was tr...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Rospond-Kubiak I,Adamski W,Sosnowska K,Kociȩcki J,Marszałek A

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To report the results of INTERACTS (INTErventional Radiotherapy ACtive Teaching School) consensus conference on sarcoma interventional radiotherapy (brachytherapy). Material and methods:An international board of multidisciplinary experts was invited to a consensus conference on the state-of-the-art of sarcoma ...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Tagliaferri L,Vavassori A,Lancellotta V,Sanctis V,Vidali C,Casà C,Aristei C,Genovesi D,Jereczek-Fossa BA,Morganti AG,Kovács G,Guinot JL,Rembielak A,Greto D,Gambacorta MA,Valentini V,Donato V,Corvò R,Magrini SM,Livi

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Low energy sources are routinely used in prostate brachytherapy. (125)I is one of the most commonly used sources. Low energy (131)Cs source was introduced recently as a brachytherapy source. The aim of this study is to compare dose distributions of (125)I, (103)Pd, and (131)Cs sources in interstitial brachyther...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Bakhshabadi M,Ghorbani M,Khosroabadi M,Knaup C,Meigooni AS

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Intracavitary brachytherapy (ICB) is a widely used technique in the treatment of cervical cancer. In our Institute, we use different reconstructive methods in the conventional planning procedure. The main aim of this study was to compare these methods using critical organ doses obtained in various treatment pla...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Sresty NM,Ramanjappa T,Rao CR,Raju AK,Muralidhar KR

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：Purpose:Increased complexity of interventional radiotherapy (brachytherapy - BT) treatment planning and quality control procedures has led to the need of a specific training. However, the details of the features of BT learning objectives and their distribution in the training paths of the Italian Radiation Oncology Sch...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Tagliaferri L,Kovács G,Aristei C,De Sanctis V,Barbera F,Morganti AG,Casà C,Pieters BR,Russi E,Livi L,Corvò R,Giovagnoni A,Ricardi U,Valentini V,Magrini SM,Directors of the Italian Radiation Oncology Schools.

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the short-term toxicity and dosimetry of tandem and ring (TR), and tandem and ovoid (TO) applicators in treatment of gynecologic malignancy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Following pelvic external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), a total of 52 computed tomography-based plans from 13 patients with cervical canc...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Ma JK,Mourad WF,Allbright R,Packianathan S,Harrell LM,Chinchar E,Nguyen A,Vijayakumar S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has been increasing over the past 30 years. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the two most common subtypes of NMSC. The aim of this study was to estimate tumour control, toxicity, and aesthetic events in elderly patients treated with high-dose-...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Delishaj D,Laliscia C,Manfredi B,Ursino S,Pasqualetti F,Lombardo E,Perrone F,Morganti R,Paiar F,Fabrini MG

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Inadequate procedural training is of increasing concern in resident training, especially in prostate brachytherapy (PB). Transperineal rectal spacer placement (TRSP) requires many of the same proficiencies as PB. This work describes the assessment of teaching techniques focusing on developing critical competenc...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Bachand J,Schroeder SR,Desai NB,Folkert MR

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00