A new device to stabilize templates for transperineal I-125 implants

Journal Article · Wed May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(91)90207-K· OSTI ID:5734941

Wallner, K; Chiu-Tsao, S T; Roy, J; Rosenstein, M; Smith, H; Fuks, Z ^[1]

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1. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY (USA)

Transperineal Iodine-125 implants of the prostate are currently being performed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center with CT-based treatment planning and transrectal ultrasound for verification of proper needle placement in the prostate at the time of implantation. An adjustable device, the WIPI, has been designed to stabilize the perineal template and rectal obturator during planning and implementation of the procedure. The device is simple to use and is compatible with CT scanning, transrectal ultrasound, and the Mick applicator. Its design and key functional features are described here.

• OSTI ID: 5734941
• Journal Information: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics; (USA), Journal Name: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics; (USA) Vol. 20:5; ISSN 0360-3016; ISSN IOBPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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