Intraoperative interstitial implantation of iridium 192 in the breast.
Intraoperative interstitial implantation of iridium 192 during a lumpectomy for carcinoma of the breast has been well tolerated by the patient. This procedure has decreased the need for anesthesia and repeat hospitalization.
D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007495:Iridium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D011868:Radioisotopes; D007495:Iridium