title: A modified afterloading technique for small implants using iridium-192 wires for interstitial therapy.
abstract: A new method is described for small iridium-192 wire implants upon the skin of the face. The method is a miniaturisation of a technique described previously (Paine, 1972), and has the advantage that is results in less scarring and therefore a better cosmetic end-result than in the case when the more conventional wide-bore tubing is employed. This new method produces similar clinical results in terms of tumour cure to other methods, and a degree of after-loading helps in radiation protection.
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D007495:Iridium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes; D007495:Iridium