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Brachytherapy
Study findings on brachytherapy are outlined in reports from RWTH Aachen University
December 2nd, 2008
In this recent report, researchers in Aachen, Germany conducted a study "To evaluate seed displacements after permanent prostate brachytherapy considering different prostate Levels. In 61 patients, postimplant CT scans were performed 1 day and 1 month after an implant with stranded seeds." "Seed and prostate surface displacements were determined relative to pelvic bones. Four groups of seed Locations were selected: seeds at the base (n = 305; B), at the apex (n = 305; A), close to the urethra (n = 306; U), and close to the rectal wall (n = 204; R). The length of two strands (always containing four seeds) per patient was measured in all CT scans and compared. The Largest...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-12-02)
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