The phylogeny of permanent prostate brachytherapy
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The phylogeny of permanent prostate brachytherapy
Permanent prostate brachytherapy has been practiced for more than a century. This review examines the influence of earlier procedures on the modern transperineal ultrasound-directed technique. A literature review was conducted to examine the origin of current clinical practice. The dimensions of the modern brachytherapy seed, the prescription dose, and implant/teletherapy sequencing are vestigi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1689-832X
DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2013.35562