The role of interstitial irradiation (brachytherapy) with iridium-192 in the treatment of head and neck cancers

Abstract

The value of interstitial radiotherapy (brachytherapy) in the treatment of malignant tumors of the head and neck is reported, with special regard to different methods of iridium-192 implantation. The advantages and disadvantages of these techniques are discussed. Results obtained in treating patients with oral cancers are presented.

New combined treatment of surgery, radiotherapy, and reconstruction in head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma in children: The amore protocol

“…For all kinds of brachytherapy, the damage to surrounding tissues is usually less than EBRT. [35][36][37][38] The use of a mold of gutta percha immediately after surgery also has advantages: First of all the mold is introduced during the same surgical procedure; therefore, a superior view of the wound area is obtained. Defining of the irradical areas is more precise.…”