Nasopharyngeal brachytherapy. Am J Clin Oncol 1993 Oct;16(5):424-43
Date
10/01/1993Pubmed ID
8213626DOI
10.1097/00000421-199310000-00011Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0027370874 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 15 CitationsAbstract
There has been a recent resurgence of interest in implementing brachytherapy in the management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, not only as treatment for recurrent disease, where it has secured a notable role, but also as an elective boost following external beam irradiation in an attempt to improve local control. Examination of the use of nasopharyngeal brachytherapy over nearly the last century may provide guidance for such endeavors and encourage further evolution of these techniques. Throughout this interval, ingenuity has prevailed in attempts to treat a secluded anatomical site which has been difficult to access, explore, and implant in an acceptable manner.
Author List
Erickson BA, Wilson JFAuthor
Beth A. Erickson MD Professor in the Radiation Oncology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
BrachytherapyHumans
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
