title: The "shielding" effect of the guide wire during coronary brachytherapy with P-32 source.
abstract: Intracoronary beta irradiation (use of beta radiation for intracoronary irradiation) is an effective method in reducing neointimal proliferation after successful angioplasty and stent implantation. However, long-term results may be influenced by absolute dose and by the homogeneity in dose distribution. In our study, we investigated dose perturbation due to the presence of a conventional guide wire during irradiation. The Galileo III centering catheter and P-32 beta source were used. The 55 MD GAF Chromic foil was positioned within a phantom made of PMMA. The dose distribution at cylindrical surfaces has been assessed using GAF Chromic dosimetric foil MD55 (Nuclear Associates, USA). Our study demonstrated the significant dose reduction of 46% in the most "shaded" area. The dose reduction to 80% or less occupy the 60 degrees sector. This phenomenon can cause progression of late restenosis. In conclusion, the results suggest that technical improvements in centering catheter construction should be made to eliminate the "shielding" effect of the guide wire.
authors.affiliation: Haemodynamical Department, Institute of Cardiology, Alpejska 42, 04-628 Warsaw, Poland. ckepka@ikard.waw.pl
authors.forename: Cezary
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kepka
authors.forename: Stanislaw
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pszona
authors.forename: Wojciech
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bulski
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Witkowski
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D001610:Beta Particles; D001918:Brachytherapy; D002404:Catheterization; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008955:Models, Cardiovascular; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging; D010761:Phosphorus Radioisotopes / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011874:Radiometry; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
chemical_list: D010761:Phosphorus Radioisotopes