A simplified method for intracavitary radiation for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
A simplified method for constructing a custom-made mold to hold radium for intracavitary radiation therapy of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma was developed. The technique for fabrication and insertion of the mold in a single operative procedure is described. Computer dose distributions were obtained and the applications were well tolerated by the patients.
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011883:Radium / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D011883:Radium