title: [Brachytherapy--own, preliminary experiences in the treatment of head and neck neoplasms with the use of pulsed brachytherapy].
abstract: The historical development of brachytherapy from the beginning of the 20th century until nowadays is presented. On the basis of the literature the authors presented indications, advantages and the technical aspects of brachytherapy. Early own experience with the use of pulsed brachytherapy was also reported.
authors.affiliation: Katedry Chirurgii Szczekowo-Twarzowej i Stomatologicznej, Akademii Medycznej w Gdańsku.
authors.forename: Józef
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zienkiewicz
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ziemlewski
authors.forename: Krystyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Serkies
authors.forename: Izabela
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Oleszkiewicz
authors.forename: Bartłomiej
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nierzwicki
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D011044:Poland; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome