New interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for prostate cancer: CT based 3D planning after transrectal implantation.
We have developed a new interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for the treatment of prostate cancer using CT based 3D planning after transrectal implantation of four non-parallel needles. CT based needle reconstruction, target definition, evaluation and documentation, including DVHs and 3D imaging, is a feasible, safe and well tolerated treatment concept.
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Städtische Kliniken Offenbach, Strahlenklinik, Germany.
Kolotas
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Dannenberg
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Strassmann
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Vogt
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Heyd
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Rogge
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Baltas
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Kurek
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Tunn
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Zamboglou
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003558:Cystoscopy; D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D009339:Needles; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011467:Prostate / Q000528:radiation effects; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D012007:Rectum / Q000528:radiation effects; D012449:Safety; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional; D014521:Urethra / Q000528:radiation effects