Image-guided brachytherapy (IGBT) combined with whole pelvic intensity-modulated radiotherapy (WP-IMRT) for locally advanced cervical cancer: a prospective study from Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand.

abstract：Purpose:A feasibility study of 3D volume-based interstitial brachytherapy using thermoplastic polyether ether ketone (PEEK) catheters in advanced cervical cancer MR-based brachytherapy, when MR-compatible applicators are not available. Material and methods:Five cervical cancer patients received EBRT dose of 50 Gy in 2...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Palled SR,Tanvirpasha CAR,Naveen T,Sathiyan S,Kadirampatti G,Lokesh V

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Radiotherapy for breast cancer includes different techniques and methods. The purpose of this study is to compare dosimetric calculations using TG-43 dose formalism and Varian Acuros™ BV (GBBS) dose calculation algorithm for interstitial implant of breast using metal catheters in high-dose-rate (HDR) brachyther...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Sinnatamby M,Nagarajan V,Reddy K S,Karunanidhi G,Singhavajala V

更新日期：2015-08-01 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：: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 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: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 different techniques of low-dose-rate seed implantation for prostate cancer have been used since its use started in our hospital. The purpose of this study was to compare the results of the three different techniques. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The data of 305 prostate cancer patients who underwent low-dose-ra...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

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

更新日期：2015-02-01 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:Intracavitary brachytherapy necessitates the insertion of a tandem applicator through the cervical os into the uterine cavity. Blind insertion of the tandem may result in suboptimal tandem placement. This decreases the control of the tumor locally and may result in uterine perforation. Although routine real tim...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Rao PB,Ghosh S

更新日期：2015-10-01 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: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：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：: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：: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: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:Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is rare but aggressive neoplasm. Interstitial brachytherapy (ISBT) alone or combined with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) as post-operative treatment improves loco-regional (LRC) and distant control. Material and methods:Out of twenty-nine non-metastatic STS (lower limb 64%) patient...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Manir KS,Basu A,Choudhury KB,Basu S,Ghosh K,Gangopadhyay S

更新日期：2018-10-01 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: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 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: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：:High-dose-rate endorectal brachytherapy (HDREBT) is an image guided brachytherapy treatment for patients with rectal cancer. It is based on tumor imaging with magnetic resonance in particular, which is used to choose eligible patients and improve tumor visualization. Treatment planning is performed using 3D CT simulat...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Vuong T,Devic S

更新日期：2015-04-01 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:The object of this study was to analyze the outcome of salvage HDR brachytherapy treatment after local failure, for patients with prostate specific antigen (PSA) failure without distant metastasis, after external beam radiation and HDR brachytherapy treatment, or after radical prostatectomy, with or without hor...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Łyczek J,Kawczyńska MM,Garmol D,Kasprowicz A,Kulik A,Dąbkowski M,Czyżew B,Gruszczyńska E,Bijok M,Kowalik Ł

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Graphical optimization (GO) and inverse planning simulated annealing (IPSA) are the main treatment planning optimization techniques used in patients undergoing 3D brachytherapy treatment. This study aims to compare the dosimetric difference of plans optimized by GO and IPSA in cervical cancer brachytherapy. Ma...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Tang B,Liu X,Wang X,Kang S,Wang P,Li J,Orlandini LC

更新日期：2019-08-01 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: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 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 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：:In order to improve oncologic outcomes in radiotherapy treatments of patients with unresectable pelvic sidewall recurrences of uterine cervical cancer, we combined high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy (HDR-ISBT) with newly tested hypoxic radiosensitizer Kochi oxydol-radiation therapy for unresectable carcinomas (...

journal_title：Journal of contemporary brachytherapy

authors： Nakata M,Yoshida K,Shimbo T,Yoshikawa N,Yoshioka H,Hori A,Sato C,Uesugi Y,Kogata Y,Masui K,Murakami N,Kashihara T,Akiyama H,Tselis N,Ohmichi M,Nihei K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

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