Minimal displacement of novel self-anchoring catheters suitable for temporary prostate implants. |
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| Authors: | Bradley R Pieters Johan N B van der Grient Leo E C M Blank Kees Koedooder Maarten C C M Hulshof Theo M de Reijke |
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| Institution: | Department of Radiation Oncology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. b.r.pieters@amc.uva.nl |
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| Abstract: | Catheters were developed that can be fixed in the prostate gland by self-expanding parts for use in PDR brachytherapy. Daily CT-scans were made to investigate the magnitude of catheter displacement. The mean absolute displacement during the 3 day treatment was 1.2 mm. The resulting minor alterations in dose-volume parameters were of no clinical importance. |
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