title: Silicone nasal radiation carriers.
abstract: A technique for fabrication of a flexible shielded afterloaded silicone nasal radiation carrier is described. The technique uses a rubber base impression of the nasal cavity from which a silicone radiation carrier is made. Plastic tubes for afterloading of the radioactive sources and a lead shield were incorporated into the carrier. The carrier permitted accurate location of the radioactive sources in the nasal cavity and reduced the radiation exposure.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pa.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arksornnukit
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: McKinstry
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Cwynar
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead; D009296:Nasal Cavity; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D007854:Lead