title: Nasopharyngeal impression technique for fabrication of a radiation carrier.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, Joint Radiation Oncology Center, Pa.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Cano
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Seckinger
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zaki
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Yoder
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D007495:Iridium