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Malignant biliary obstruction: intracavitary treatment with a high-dose-rate remote afterloading device

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
A new technique of intracavitary brachytherapy for malignant biliary obstruction is presented. The technique involves the use of a high-dose-rate remote afterloading device, which offers all the advantages of conventional brachytherapy with the added benefit that the dose can be delivered in a single treatment over a few minutes. The potential problems associated with conventional brachytherapy are thereby minimized.
Research Organization:
Yale Univ., New Haven, CT
OSTI ID:
6170941
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 164:2; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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