A randomised comparison of two brachytherapy devices for the treatment of uterine cervical carcinoma.

Thirion, Pierre; Kelly, Colin; Salib, Osama; Moriarty, Michael; O'Reilly, Davnat; Griffin, Michelle; Armstrong, John · Radiother Oncol · 2005

rct · Level II

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Abstract

Two brachytherapy applicators commonly used in the treatment of uterine cervical carcinoma, the Henschke shielded and Fletcher-Suit-Declos, were randomly and prospectively compared in vivo in 20 patients. Based on two-dimensional planning and the ICRU-38 bladder and rectal reference points, an advantage for the shielded Henschke applicator was demonstrated.

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