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Title: Intracranial interstitial radiation

Journal Article · · J. Neurosurg. Nurs.; (United States)

Primary malignant brain tumors are fatal, with 90% of patients having these tumors dying within two years following diagnosis. Cranial interstitial radiation therapy, a technique under investigation to control these tumors, involves implantation of radioactive iodine 125 seeds into the tumor bed by stereotaxic technique. The interstitial radiation technique, monitoring of radiation, and nursing care of patients are discussed. Case histories are presented, along with discussion of results attained using this therapy, and its future.

OSTI ID:
5000698
Journal Information:
J. Neurosurg. Nurs.; (United States), Vol. 3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English