[Dynamic fractionation of the radiation dosage combined with the local use of metronidazole in bladder cancer]

Med Radiol (Mosk). 1989 Dec;34(12):45-9.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The paper is devoted to the description of the combined methods of radiotherapy of urinary bladder cancer and the local use of metronidazole. At the 1st stage of therapy a dose of 140 cGy twice a day with 5-6 h interruption was delivered up to a summary dose of 43 Gy on conversion to small fractionation by the TDF factor. Then two fractions at a single dose of 6 Gy once a week were given. Altogether 36 patients were treated by this method. The control group of patients was given radiation therapy in a split course in the regimen of routine fractionation. Short-term therapeutic results were analyzed for both groups. The total positive effect was higher in the study group (81.25% versus 66.7%). A conclusion is that this method holds promise.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravesical
  • Aged
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Female
  • Gamma Rays / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Metronidazole / administration & dosage*
  • Radioisotope Teletherapy
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Remission Induction
  • Time Factors
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / radiotherapy*

Substances

  • Metronidazole