title: A simple percutaneous inserter for radiopaque gold seeds used in radiotherapy treatment planning.
abstract: Percutaneous insertion of a radiopaque marker is an important technique used in radiotherapy planning for both external-beam and brachytherapy. It is of particular importance in the oral cavity. We describe the construction and use of a simple inserter for 'cold' gold seeds manufactured from a commercially available Becton Dickinson Brand 5-mL disposable syringe and a Becton Dickinson Brand 18 G 1 1/2 TW (1.25 x 38 mm) hypodermic needle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Health, Auckland Hospital and Medimec, New Zealand.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Hay
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hindley
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sharp
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy; D004867:Equipment Design; D006046:Gold; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009339:Needles; D011859:Radiography; D011878:Radiotherapy; D013594:Syringes
chemical_list: D006046:Gold