Thoracic Oncology
Research from N. Tselis and Co-Researchers in the Area of Thoracic Oncology Published
Published in Cancer Weekly, May 10th, 2011
2011 MAY 10 -- "Image-guided interstitial (IRT) brachytherapy (BRT) is an effective treatment option as part of a multimodal approach to the treatment of isolated lung tumors. In this study, we report our results of computed tomography-guided IRT high-dose-rate (HDR) BRT in the local treatment of inoperable primary and secondary intrathoracic malignancies," scientists in Offenbach, Germany report.
"Between 1997 and 2007, 55 patients underwent a total of 68 interventional procedures for a total of 60 lung lesions. The median tumor volume was 160 cm(3) (range, 24-583 cm(3)). Thirty-seven patients were men and 18 were women, with a median age of 64 years...
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