New interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for prostate cancer: CT based 3D planning after transrectal implantation

We have developed a new interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for the treatment of prostate cancer using CT based 3D planning after transrectal implantation of four non-parallel needles. CT based needle reconstruction, target definition, evaluation and documentation, including DVHs and 3D imaging...

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Published inRadiotherapy and oncology Vol. 52; no. 3; pp. 257 - 260
Main Authors Martin, Thomas, Kolotas, Christos, Dannenberg, Thomas, Strassmann, Gerd, Vogt, Hans-Georg, Heyd, Reinhard, Rogge, Bernd, Baltas, Dimos, Kurek, Ralf, Tunn, Ulf, Zamboglou, Nikolaos
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.09.1999
Subjects
Adenocarcinoma - diagnostic imaging
Adenocarcinoma - pathology
Adenocarcinoma - radiotherapy
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy - instrumentation
Brachytherapy - methods
Cystoscopy
Dose Fractionation, Radiation
Feasibility Studies
Follow-Up Studies
HDR
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Male
Needles
Neoplasm Staging
Prostate
Prostate - radiation effects
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Prostatic Neoplasms - pathology
Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy Dosage
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted - methods
Rectum - radiation effects
Safety
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography, Interventional
Urethra - radiation effects
Prostate
Brachytherapy
HDR
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Summary:We have developed a new interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for the treatment of prostate cancer using CT based 3D planning after transrectal implantation of four non-parallel needles. CT based needle reconstruction, target definition, evaluation and documentation, including DVHs and 3D imaging, is a feasible, safe and well tolerated treatment concept.
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ISSN:0167-8140
1879-0887
DOI:10.1016/S0167-8140(99)00113-9