[A rare complication of interstitial therapy with iodine-125 seeds: embolization of a seed into the lung].
A case report is given on the embolization of an iodine-125 seed following to interstitial therapy of an anal carcinoma. The problems involved are discussed and possible consequences are indicated.
Hempel
M
M
Abteilung Strahlentherapie der Radiologischen Klinik, Universitätsklinikum, Freiburg.
Bruggmoser
G
G
Wannenmacher
M
M
D000328:Adult; D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology*
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes
Eine seltene Komplikation der interstitiellen Therapie mit Jod-125-Spickung: Embolisation eines Seeds in die Lunge.