title: A new technique for endocavitary irradiation of the esophagus.
abstract: Recently, high-dose rate intracavitary irradiation has been used as a boost therapy or a palliative therapy in the treatment of the esophageal carcinoma. The new intraesophageal device is based on a modified Sengstaken-Blackemore tube. On the surface of the esophageal balloon of the S-B tube Cyponil tubes are fixed as iridium containers. The device is placed at the level of the neoplastic lesion. Treatment tolerance is good.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Radioterapia, Ospedale Civile, Udinese, Italia.
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Pizzi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Beorchia
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Cereghini
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Contento
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fongione
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Guglielmi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mandoliti
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D004947:Esophagus; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation; D007496:Iridium Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D007496:Iridium Radioisotopes