[Comparative analysis of the results of combined radiotherapy of cervix cancer using 60Co sources of high and low activity for intracavitary irradiation]

Vopr Onkol. 1986;32(5):47-50.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The results of complex radiation therapy in 130 patients with cervical cancer were compared. Colpometrostats (components of AraT-B apparatus) with automatically-fed sources of 60Co high-level radiation were used for intracavitary treatment in 65 patients (group I). Gynecologic gamma-ray applicators with manually afterloaded 60Co low-level radiation sources were employed in group 2. No recurrence or metastasis were identified in stage I-II cases of both groups within the first 3 years of follow-up. Metastases into regional lymph nodes were detected in 3 patients (stage III) in group I and recurrences with advancing metastatic spread in 4 patients of group 2. Radiation-induced complications were relatively frequent in group 2.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Brachytherapy / methods*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy
  • Cobalt Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / radiotherapy*

Substances

  • Cobalt Radioisotopes