Abstract
Brachytherapy in velo-tonsillar region is not applied in all the institutions because of difficulties to learn it. For the implantation of wires in the soft palate, the Reverdin needle is replaced by a curved guide of angiocatheter 14 Gauge. This technique is easy and reduces the risk of tear mucosa.
MeSH terms
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Brachytherapy / instrumentation*
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Carcinoma / radiotherapy*
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Catheterization, Peripheral / instrumentation*
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Contraindications
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Equipment Design
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Humans
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Injections, Intralesional / instrumentation
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Iridium Radioisotopes / administration & dosage
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Iridium Radioisotopes / therapeutic use
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Mucous Membrane / injuries
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Needles / adverse effects
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Palatal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
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Palate, Soft / injuries
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Palate, Soft / radiation effects*
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Radiopharmaceuticals / administration & dosage
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Radiopharmaceuticals / therapeutic use
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Tonsillar Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Substances
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Iridium Radioisotopes
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Radiopharmaceuticals