A new technique for endocavitary irradiation of the esophagus.
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.
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Istituto di Radioterapia, Ospedale Civile, Udinese, Italia.
Beorchia
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Cereghini
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Guglielmi
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Mandoliti
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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
D007496:Iridium Radioisotopes