CT guided interstitial therapy of pancreatic carcinoma

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · J. Comput. Assist. Tomogr.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00004728-198711000-00034· OSTI ID:5604650

Haaga, J R; Owens, D B; Kellermeyer, R W; Shina, D; Pilai, K; Began, N

We describe the use of percutaneous CT guidance for localization and placement of /sup 192/Ir sources into a patient with pancreatic carcinoma. We have shown the feasibility of this procedure and the lack of complications which are probably due to minimal damage to tissue involved. Computed tomography is ideally suited for percutaneous implantation because it provides the most accurate method for needle placement within the abdomen.

• Research Organization: Univ. Hospitals of Cleveland, OH
• OSTI ID: 5604650
• Journal Information: J. Comput. Assist. Tomogr.; (United States), Vol. 11:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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