[Shielding of the adjacent organs in radiotherapy of cervical cancer on AGAT-B apparatus].
Elastic screens can be used to reduce by approximately 30% radiation exposure of the bladder and rectum in the intracavitary component of combined radiotherapy of cervical cancer. These screens are sealed polyethylene parcels, filled in with tungsten powder. The literature data show that they make it possible to avoid radiation reactions of the bladder, not reducing the efficacy of radiation exposure of a tumor. Rectum protection is weaker.
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D001918:Brachytherapy; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012007:Rectum / Q000528:radiation effects; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000528:radiation effects; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*
D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes