An innovative method for optimization of intraluminal brachytherapy dose delivery for tumors involving the carina

A. S. Meigooni, J. Valentino, W. F. Regine

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Abstract

In brachytherapy, optimal delivery of radiation dose to the tumor and surrounding normal tissues is highly dependent on the geometric configuration of the applicators and the source position within the treatment volume. A special device was designed arid fabricated for localization of a high dose rate iridium-192 brachytherapy source in the treatment of a small (2 x 2 cm) squamous cell carcinoma of the lung centered at the carina. This device allowed for maximal sparing of dose to the adjacent normal tissue/bronchus while optimizing tumor dose delivery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-189
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Brachytherapy International
Volume14
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1998

Keywords

  • Brachytherapy
  • Carcinoma
  • High Dose Rate
  • Iridium-192
  • Lung

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cancer Research

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