abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate lumpectomy followed by interstitial brachytherapy as an acceptable salvage therapy for women who have developed localized recurrence of breast cancer after conservation surgery and postoperative external radiotherapy. METHODS AND MATERIALS:Between 1/1998 and 10/2006, 21 patients with T0 or T1 in-br...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Trombetta M,Julian T,Bhandari T,Werts ED,Miften M,Parda D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:With accumulating evidence supporting partial-breast irradiation, we conducted a Phase I/II study to evaluate the role of a second conservative surgery and brachytherapy for patients presenting with a local recurrence/new primary in a breast who has previously undergone a lumpectomy and external radiation thera...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Chadha M,Feldman S,Boolbol S,Wang L,Harrison LB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:(1) To demonstrate the feasibility of C-arm cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-based postplanning and subsequent adaptation of underdosed critical areas by adding remedial seeds during the transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided implantation of (125)I seeds and (2) to assess the duration of this procedure. METH...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Westendorp H,Hoekstra CJ,van't Riet A,Minken AW,Immerzeel JJ

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility and intermediate-term results of a short course of high-dose-rate (HDR) intravaginal brachytherapy only after hysterectomy. METHODS AND MATERIALS:From December 1999 to February 2005, 50 patients with International federation of gynecology and obstetrics Stages IA-IIB endometrioid ...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Martínez-Monge R,Nagore G,Cambeiro M,Garrán C,Villafranca E,Jurado M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDRBT) offers significant advantages over low dose rate brachytherapy, there are scant data on improved local control (LC) and treatment-related complications in patients with recurrent head and neck (H&N) cancers. We report our preliminary results in patients with recurre...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Narayana A,Cohen GN,Zaider M,Chan K,Lee N,Wong RJ,Boyle J,Shaha A,Kraus D,Shah J,Zelefsky MJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study aimed to analyze the Pro-Qura database in terms of patient implant sequence number for each institution to determine evidence for a dosimetric learning curve. METHODS AND MATERIALS:In the Pro-Qura database, 2833 of a total of 4614 postplans from 57 brachytherapists were analyzed for evidence of a dos...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Merrick GS,Grimm PD,Sylvester J,Blasko JC,Butler WM,Allen ZA,Chaudhry UU,Mazza A,Sitter M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was undertaken to determine the feasibility of perioperative high-dose-rate brachytherapy (PHDRB) as an adjunct to salvage surgery in primary advanced or recurrent gynecologic cancer. METHODS:Twenty-five patients with either locally advanced (n = 4) or recurrent (n = 21) gynecologic cancer suitab...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Martínez-Monge R,Jurado M,Cambeiro M,Valero J,Villafranca E,Alcázar JL

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study aimed to evaluate mature outcomes of a Phase I/II high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDRB) boost protocol. METHODS AND MATERIALS:We analyzed data from 88 patients with T1a-T3a, N0, M0 prostate adenocarcinoma treated on a prospective Phase I/II HDRB boost protocol of 16 (n = 47) or 20 Gy (n = 41) in four f...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Tang JI,Williams SG,Tai KH,Dean J,Duchesne GM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Limited information is available comparing target volume and normal tissue dosimetry with the different techniques of partial breast irradiation (PBI). We present results of a dosimetric comparison of single catheter, balloon-based brachytherapy using the MammoSite catheter (BRT), 3D conformal radiation therapy...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Khan AJ,Kirk MC,Mehta PS,Seif NS,Griem KL,Bernard DA,Chu JC,Dickler A

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Brachytherapy re-irradiation may offer an alternative re-treatment of recurrent head-and-neck cancer even after previous full dose radiation therapy. The purposes of this study were to determine the feasibility and accuracy of frameless image-guided interstitial needle implantation. METHODS AND MATERIALS:Betwe...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Krempien RC,Grehn C,Haag C,Straulino A,Hensley FW,Kotrikova B,Hofele C,Debus J,Harms W

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This is a retrospective review of our experience using high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy boost for prostate cancer. METHODS AND MATERIALS:During the study period, we recommended external beam radiotherapy (45 Gy) and HDR boost (18 Gy in three fractions) combined with hormonal therapy (HT) for 2 months before ...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Hsu IC,Cabrera AR,Weinberg V,Speight J,Gottschalk AR,Roach M 3rd,Shinohara K

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Accurate patient-specific dosimetry in intravascular brachytherapy (IVBT) is generally difficult due to the extremely high-dose gradient, complexity of treatment device, and patient-specific geometry (e.g., calcification, stent, curvature, movement of target). The purpose of this study is to analyze quantitativ...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Li XA,O'Neill M,Suntharalingam M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Symptomatic coronary artery disease is routinely treated with angioplasty and stenting. Unfortunately, treatment failure in the form of in-stent restenosis (ISR) occurs relatively frequently. Intravascular brachytherapy (IVBT) is a safe and effective method proven to markedly reduce the rate of ISR in native co...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Mignano JE,Rivard MJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:HDRILBT is one of the best methods of palliation for advanced esophageal cancer (AEC) by improving dysphagia-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS). This study examines if the addition of EBRT would further improve the outcome by improving DFS in AEC. METHODS AND MATERIALS:Patients with inoperable AEC w...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Sur R,Donde B,Falkson C,Ahmed SN,Levin V,Nag S,Wong R,Jones G

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of hormonal manipulation on catheter dependency, the resolution of urinary symptomatology, and the need for postbrachytherapy transurethral/transincisional resection (TURP/TUIP). METHODS AND MATERIALS:Seven hundred sixteen consecutive patients (median follow-up, 29 months) underwent brac...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Merrick GS,Butler WM,Wallner KE,Murray B,Allen Z,Lief JH,Galbreath RW

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this work was to analyze the results of palliative HDR brachytherapy in patients with advanced esophageal cancer. METHODS AND MATERIALS:Ninety-one patients with unresectable, advanced esophageal cancer were treated palliatively by HDR brachytherapy. All patients received a total dose of 22.5 Gy in t...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Skowronek J,Piotrowski T,Zwierzchowski G

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether potential extraprostatic extension (EPE) of prostate adenocarcinoma is covered by the prescribed dose when permanent 125I implants are planned with a 5-mm treatment margin. METHODS AND MATERIALS:The postimplant dosimetry of 60 consecutive 125I prostate implants was analyzed to determine wh...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Patel AB,Waterman FM,Dicker AP

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate dosimetry and source location relative to CT-based dosimetry when performing real-time dynamic permanent prostate brachytherapy (PPB) with inverse treatment planning. METHODS AND MATERIALS:A treatment algorithm for dynamic PPB was developed using inverse treatment planning. The technique utilizes r...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Potters L,Calguaru E,Thornton KB,Jackson T,Huang D

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 17-year-old girl diagnosed with a previously irradiated, locally recurrent Ewing's sarcoma involving the puboischiatic rami and the adjacent acetabulum was referred to our institution for consideration of salvage hindquarter resection. A conservative resection with implantation of the acetabular remnant for high-dos...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Martínez-Monge R,Pérez-Ochoa A,San Julián M,Aquerreta D,Sierrasesúmaga L

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the difference in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response kinetics in patients undergoing either (125)I or (103)Pd permanent prostate brachytherapy (PPB). METHODS AND MATERIALS:Between 1997 and 1999, 333 patients underwent PPB as monotherapy. Forty-eight patients received a (125)I implant, and 285 r...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Potters L,Huang D,Fearn P,Kattan MW

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The radioactive gold grain applicator and seeds offer the flexibility necessary for effective use in the treatment of difficult sites of head-and-neck cancers. This study reviews our experience with gold grain (198Au) implants in locally advanced head-and-neck cancer to demonstrate their efficacy and feasibilit...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： Ashamalla H,Rafla S,Zaki B,Ikoro NC,Ross P

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Permanent LDR brachytherapy and temporary HDR brachytherapy are competitive techniques for clinically localized prostate radiotherapy. Although a randomized trial will likely never be conducted comparing these two forms of brachytherapy, a comparative radiobiological modeling analysis proves useful in understan...

journal_title：Brachytherapy

authors： King CR

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00