A method of increasing the linear activity of 192Ir sources for interstitial implantation.
The authors suggest that low-intensity 129Ir wires be twisted together to increase linear activity and dose rate for interstitial implantation. This technique saves time and expense for the patient and reduces radiation to personnel.
D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D007495:Iridium / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011868:Radioisotopes; D007495:Iridium