Using intraoperative radiation therapy--a case study

AORN J. 2003 Feb;77(2):412-7. doi: 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61208-8.

Abstract

The introduction of a mobile linear accelerator in the OR has made intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) more plausible. An IORT treatment can deliver a single high dose of radiation to a tumor or tumor bed after surgical resection or surgical exposure of high risk areas. This article details a case study in which IORT was used on a patient with sigmoid carcinoma and the procedure outcomes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenosarcoma / radiotherapy*
  • Adenosarcoma / surgery
  • Aged
  • Combined Modality Therapy / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Period / instrumentation
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / radiotherapy*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Operating Rooms
  • Particle Accelerators / instrumentation
  • Particle Accelerators / supply & distribution
  • Perioperative Nursing / methods*
  • Sigmoid Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Sigmoid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Surgical Equipment