Rectal and oesophageal treatment by the Selectron High Dose Rate afterloader

Med Dosim. 1988;13(2):79-81. doi: 10.1016/0958-3947(88)90036-2.

Abstract

Rectal and oesophageal intracavitary treatments have been administered by the Selectron High Dose Rate afterloader. The treatment time is of the order of a few minutes which makes the use of a high dose rate advantageous as compared to medium and low dose rate procedures. Localizing techniques as well as dosimetry are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Brachytherapy / instrumentation*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Rectal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*