title: Monte Carlo radiation dose simulations and dosimetric comparison of the model 6711 and 9011 125I brachytherapy sources.
abstract: Smaller diameter brachytherapy seeds for permanent interstitial implantation allow for use of smaller diameter implant needles. The use of smaller diameter needles may provide a lower incidence of healthy-tissue complications. This study determines the brachytherapy dosimetry parameters for the smaller diameter source (model 9011) and comments on the dosimetric comparison between this new source and the conventional brachytherapy seed (model 6711).
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA. mrivard@tuftsmedicalcenter.ogr
authors.forename: Mark J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Rivard
mesh_terms: D016880:Anisotropy; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D011786:Quality Control; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011874:Radiometry; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes