Pulmonary embolization of iodine-125 seeds following prostate implantation

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-4295(91)80212-P· OSTI ID:5892602

Steinfeld, A D; Donahue, B R; Plaine, L ^[1]

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1. New York Univ. Medical Center, NY (USA)

The optimal treatment of prostatic carcinoma limited to the gland remains controversial. Treatment has included implantation of Iodine-125 seeds via both a suprapubic approach and, more recently, a transperineal technique utilizing ultrasound guidance. We recently have noted a heretofore unreported complication with this latter technique, namely, embolization of seeds to the lungs. Review of the chest x-ray films of 31 patients who underwent suprapubic implants showed no evidence of this phenomenon. One of 5 patients undergoing transperineal implant was found to have seeds lodged in the lung. Complications surrounding the various treatments of localized prostate carcinoma are reviewed.

• OSTI ID: 5892602
• Journal Information: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (USA), Journal Name: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (USA) Vol. 37:2; ISSN URGYA; ISSN 0090-4295
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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