1. [Prostate cancer brachytherapy].
- Author
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Pommier P, Guérif S, Peiffert D, Créhange G, Hannoun-Lévi JM, and de Crevoisier R
- Subjects
- Adenocarcinoma drug therapy, Adenocarcinoma surgery, Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal therapeutic use, Brachytherapy adverse effects, Brachytherapy standards, Combined Modality Therapy, Contraindications, Dose Fractionation, Radiation, Humans, Iodine Radioisotopes administration & dosage, Iodine Radioisotopes therapeutic use, Male, Neoadjuvant Therapy, Organs at Risk, Prostatectomy, Prostatic Neoplasms drug therapy, Prostatic Neoplasms surgery, Radiation Injuries prevention & control, Radiotherapy Dosage, Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted, Radiotherapy, Adjuvant methods, Treatment Outcome, Adenocarcinoma radiotherapy, Brachytherapy methods, Prostatic Neoplasms radiotherapy
- Abstract
Prostate brachytherapy techniques are described, concerning both Iodine 125 high dose rate brachytherapy. The following parts are presented: brachytherapy indications, technical description, immediate postoperative management and post-treatment evaluation, and 4 to 6 weeks as well as long-term follow-up., (Copyright © 2016. Published by Elsevier SAS.)
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- 2016
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