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Intraoperative Conformal Optimization for Transperineal Prostate Implantation Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging.

Authors :
Zelefsky, Michael J.
Cohen, Gilad
Zakian, Kristen L.
Dyke, Jonathan
Koutcher, Jason A.
Hricak, Hedvig
Schwartz, Lawrence
Zaider, Marco
Source :
Cancer Journal; Jul/Aug2000, Vol. 6 Issue 4, p249, 7p, 1 Color Photograph, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Examines the use of magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) in the intraoperative optimization planning system for prostate cancer patients in the United States. Effectiveness of MRSI in the distinction between regions of cancer and normal prostatic epithelium; Dose escalation in intraprostatic tumor deposits; Assessment of implant quality.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15289117
Volume :
6
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Cancer Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3721733