[Combination of interstitial implants of Au-198 seeds and external irradiation in the treatment of prostatic carcinoma. Preliminary communication].
The usefulness of external and interstitial radiotherapy in the treatment of prostatic carcinoma is well-documented. We report on our experience in 23 cases using interstitial Au-198 seed implants in combination with external radiation. The diagnostic protocol and therapeutic approach are described. Local control was achieved in 73% and the disease-free survival at 36 months was 49%. The mean follow-up was 44 months. The problems resulting from TUR and the different factors that might be responsible for the failure of local treatment are discussed.
Pantiga
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Grande Ventura
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Rodríguez
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Fernández García
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Castillo
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Vivanco
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001918:Brachytherapy; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006050:Gold Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*
D006050:Gold Radioisotopes
Combinación de implante intersticial de granos de Au-198 e irradiación externa en el tratamiento del carcinoma de próstata. Comunicación preliminar.