title: The role of interstitial irradiation (brachytherapy) with iridium-192 in the treatment of head and neck cancers.
abstract: The value of interstitial radiotherapy (brachytherapy) in the treatment of malignant tumors of the head and neck is reported, with special regard to different methods of iridium-192 implantation. The advantages and disadvantages of these techniques are discussed. Results obtained in treating patients with oral cancers are presented.
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D007495:Iridium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010166:Palliative Care; D011859:Radiography; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes; D007495:Iridium