Intrabronchial brachytherapy using 226-radium source

Acta Univ Palacki Olomuc Fac Med. 1993:136:23-4.

Abstract

Present work reports on results of manual brachytherapy in lung cancer using intrabronchial catheter and 226-radium source. Expected dosage was 18 Gy at 1 cm from the source. This therapy was combined with external radiotherapy by 60-cobalt till the dosage about 65 Gy. 19 men were treated, the mean survival was 14.3 months. Advantages and disadvantages of the method are discussed.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Brachytherapy / methods*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radium

Substances

  • Radium