Point/Counterpoint. Miniature x-ray tubes will ultimately displace Ir-192 as the radiation sources of choice for high dose rate brachytherapy.
Holt
Randall W
RW
Radiation Oncology Center, Enloe Hospital, Chico, California 95926, USA. randall.holt@enloe.org
Thomadsen
Bruce R
BR
Orton
Colin G
CG
D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007496:Iridium Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection; D012449:Safety; D013997:Time Factors; D014965:X-Rays
D007496:Iridium Radioisotopes