title: Immobilization of intra-oral interstitial radioactive-needle implants using an intravenous catheter.
abstract: A method of immobilizing intra-oral needle implants using an intravenous catheter is described. A loop formed by the catheter immobilizes the tongue and serves as an anchor for the needles. The technique is simple, flexible, and well tolerated.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014059:Tongue; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes