Minimal displacement of novel self-anchoring catheters suitable for temporary prostate implants.
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Abstract
Catheters were developed that can be fixed in the prostate gland by self-expanding parts for use in PDR brachytherapy. Daily CT-scans were made to investigate the magnitude of catheter displacement. The mean absolute displacement during the 3 day treatment was 1.2 mm. The resulting minor alterations in dose-volume parameters were of no clinical importance.
Medical subject headings
- Brachytherapy
- Prostatic Neoplasms
- Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted