Peroperative brachytherapy with the use of a vicryl mat in advanced or recurrent pelvic tumors.

Meerwaldt, J H; Wiggers, T; Visser, A G; Slot, A · Radiother Oncol · 1995

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Abstract

Uncontrolled tumor growth of pelvic tumors is a very serious problem. To test the possibility of combining intra-operative placement of brachytherapy catheters fixed in a vicryl mat, patients with pelvic tumors were subjected to surgery followed by brachytherapy plus external radiotherapy. the procedure is feasible.

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