Nasopharyngeal impression technique for fabrication of a radiation carrier.
A new technique for intracavitary application of Iridium 192 seeds in carcinoma of the nasopharynx is described. This technique allows for accurate construction of a nasopharyngeal carrier that permits the radiotherapist to deliver an adequate dose of irradiation to the nasopharynx.
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University of Pittsburgh, Joint Radiation Oncology Center, Pa.
Seckinger
R J
RJ
Zaki
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Yoder
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D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007495:Iridium; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011829:Radiation Dosage
D007495:Iridium