title: Radiation biology in brachytherapy.
abstract: The biological rationale for the use of brachytherapy, which is undergoing a significant resurgence in the United States, is reviewed with emphasis on low dose rate (LDR brachytherapy). Some of the newer alternatives that have recently been developed, such as pulsed dose rate (PDR) brachytherapy, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Center for Radiological Research, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA. djb3@columbia.edu
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Brenner
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011853:Radiobiology; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage