Abstract
The Kiel University technique of intensity modulated brachytherapy boost implantations complementary to external beam radiation used in the treatment of prostate cancer patients was improved by involving real-time three-dimensional transrectal ultrasound analysis of the prostate gland both before implantation and after the implantation but before capture of the transrectal ultrasound images for real-time dynamic treatment planning. Implantation technique, treatment planning procedure, and dose delivery are described as practiced at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Germany.
MeSH terms
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Brachytherapy / instrumentation
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Brachytherapy / methods*
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Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
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Germany
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
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Male
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Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*
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Prostatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
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Radioisotopes / therapeutic use
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Radiotherapy Dosage
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Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated / instrumentation
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Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated / methods*
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Risk Factors
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Tumor Burden / radiation effects
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Ultrasonography
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Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal / instrumentation
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Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal / methods