Radiation therapy in the treatment of invasive carcinoma of the cervix uteri and the morbidity

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975 · W. Va. Med. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5371968

Reddi, P R

The radiation therapy management consisted of external irradiation with Megavoltage using four pelvic ports, an anterior and posterior port and two lateral ports. All the dose calculations and planning of isodose plots were done individually for each patient with the aid of a computer. On the day following the completion of the course of radiation therapy, a singly radium insertion with a Fletcher-Suit apparatus was done. In case of para-aortic node involvement, the treatment was directed to this area in relation to the pelvis with the two parallel opposing ports. A gap ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 centimeters was given at the surface of the skin, depending upon the portal size, source skin distance, and anterior posterior thickness of the patient. Results are reported on a total of 71 patients with invasive carcinoma of the cervix uteri.

• Research Organization: West Virginia Univ. Medical Center, Morgantown
• OSTI ID: 5371968
• Journal Information: W. Va. Med. J.; (United States), Journal Name: W. Va. Med. J.; (United States) Vol. 71:6; ISSN WVMJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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