A new technique for endocavitary irradiation of the esophagus

Recently, high-dose rate intracavitary irradiation has been used as a boost therapy or a palliative therapy in the treatment of the esophageal carcinoma. The new intraesophageal device is based on a modified Sengstaken-Blackemore tube. On the surface of the esophageal balloon of the S-B tube Cyponil tubes are fixed as iridium containers. The device is placed at the level of the neoplastic lesion. Treatment tolerance is good.