Minimal displacement of novel self-anchoring catheters suitable for temporary prostate implants

Radiother Oncol. 2006 Jul;80(1):69-72. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2006.06.014. Epub 2006 Jul 25.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Brachytherapy / instrumentation*
  • Brachytherapy / methods*
  • Catheterization
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Radiotherapy / methods
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome