[Description and results of a simplified procedure for intraoperative electron radiotherapy]

Radiol Med. 1990 Oct;80(4 Suppl 1):93-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

In San Raffaele Institute a simplified procedure for intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) was developed. An applicator system of "guide-containers" was used to facilitate the use of IORT (with electron beam) with different treatment fields. Application of this technique was studied; no IORT related complications was observed in phase I and clinical good results are reported.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Electrons*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Period
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Pilot Projects
  • Radiotherapy / instrumentation
  • Radiotherapy / methods