[High dose brachytherapy in gynecologic neoplasms. Review of the literature]

Minerva Ginecol. 1991 Mar;43(3):87-95.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The paper reports the historical origins of remote afterloading systems in intracavitary radiotherapy, together with the results and complications of high dose rate brachytherapy in gynecological tumours. High dose rate therapy achieves the same results as low dose rate therapy but has the advantage of making treatment more comfortable for patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brachytherapy / methods*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Endometrium / radiation effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Postoperative Care
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / surgery
  • Uterine Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery