Simplified non-looping functional loop technique for HDR brachytherapy.
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Abstract
The loop technique has been employed in interstitial implantation of head and neck cancers for decades. However, cable-driven afterloading sources may be unable to negotiate the curve of the loop. The technique allows separate afterloading of each catheter ensuring a good dose distribution to the surface of the implanted structure.
Medical subject headings
- Brachytherapy
- Mouth Neoplasms