[Recommendations for quality control in curietherapy]

Cancer Radiother. 2002 Nov:6 Suppl 1:190s-193s. doi: 10.1016/s1278-3218(02)00233-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Brachytherapy consists of sealed radioactive source implantation. The diversity in the nature of radioelements, in their energy and activity requires strict implantation and utilization rules. These rules include radioactive source physical parameters check, after-loading machine and treatment planning system quality assurance and safe and reproducible dosimetric systems. Patient and medical workers information guarantee radioprotection and prevention of accidental exposures.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brachytherapy / adverse effects
  • Brachytherapy / instrumentation
  • Brachytherapy / standards*
  • Equipment Safety
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Quality Control
  • Radiation Injuries / prevention & control
  • Radiation Protection
  • Radiometry
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted