title: An accurate method of 192Ir wire implantation for locally advanced carcinoma of breast.
abstract: An accurate and reproducible method of 192Ir wire implantation of locally advanced breast tumour after locoregional megavoltage external radiotherapy has been described. The method includes the use of cobex cast for breast and tumour immobilization, of computed tomography for tumour localization, of computer for planning and isodose display and of specially made template to guide insertion of trocars and 192Ir wires.
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007496:Iridium Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy
chemical_list: D007496:Iridium Radioisotopes