title: Introduction of transperineal image-guided prostate brachytherapy.
abstract: The modern prostate brachytherapy procedure is characterized by ultrasound guidance, template assistance, and a return to a "closed" transperineal approach. This review traces the introduction and evolution of these elements and charts the development of the procedure from the ashes of previous, failed efforts.
authors: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts. Electronic address: jesse.aronowitz@umassmemorial.org.
authors: Jesse N
authors: JN
authors: Aronowitz
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D005060:Europe; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000266:history / Q000517:prevention & control; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000266:history* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes