A simple method of preparing custom molds for intracavitary treatment of gynecological cancer.
Commercially available applicators are often unsuitable for achieving a satisfactory dose distribution in intracavitary radiotherapy of gynecological cancer. A simple, rapid and inexpensive method of preparing custom molds of plastic material without any intermediate passage is described. The molds are afterloaded with radium of other radioactive sources.
D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011883:Radium / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011883:Radium