title: [Radiobiological considerations in the selection of the dose rate of intracavitary radiotherapy].
abstract: The differences in the biological effects of either fractionated high dose-rate irradiation or protracted low dose-rate irradiation is discussed with regard to their relevance for intracavitary radiotherapy. There is no biological advantage in using fractionated high dose-rate irradiation instead of protracted low dose-rate irradiation. However, with adequate fractionation schedules, fractionated high dose-rate intracavitary radiotherapy may be as good as radium therapy.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
vernacular_title: Strahlenbiologische Uberlegungen bei der Wahl der Dosisleistung in der intrakavitären Strahlentherapie