A simple method to stabilize the prostate during transperineal prostate brachytherapy Journal Article
| Authors: | Dattoli, M.; Waller, K. |
| Article Title: | A simple method to stabilize the prostate during transperineal prostate brachytherapy |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The authors report a simple, remarkably effective method to limit prostatic motion during prostate brachytherapy. Methods and Materials: Two 18-ga-stainless-steel needles (the same type used for source placement) are inserted transperineally, obliquely into the prostate, using finger and fluoroscopic guidance. These needles are left in place during the implant procedure. In our experience, maximum lateral displacement is decreased from about 1 cm to 0.2 mm, while craniocaudal motion is virtually eliminated. Conclusion: The method described here is simple to perform and does not require specialized equipment. |
| Keywords: | prostate cancer; prostatic neoplasms; prostate; carcinoma; brachytherapy; transrectal ultrasonography; technique; needle; palladium; immobilization; perineum; humans; human; male; priority journal; article |
| Journal Title: | International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics |
| Volume: | 38 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0360-3016 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1997-05-01 |
| Start Page: | 341 |
| End Page: | 342 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0360-3016(96)00581-0 |
| PUBMED: | 9226321 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 17 March 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
