title: [Radiotherapy techniques of the mediastinum (author's transl)].
abstract: The principal techniques of mediastinal irradiation are discussed with reference to the need for rational space distribution of the dose, one reason being to respect healthy tissues (particularly the bone marrow); numerous examples are presented.
mesh_terms: D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000528:radiation effects; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008722:Methods; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy / Q000379:methods; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
chemical_list: D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes
vernacular_title: Tecniche di radioterapia del mediastino.