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Title: Endobronchial interstitial brachytherapy using a bronchofiberscope with a flexible injector system

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
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A new flexible implantation system for endobronchial brachytherapy is described. This system was used to implant Au-198 seeds in the endobronchial tumors of two patients; discomfort and morbidity were minimal. The flexible injector system may be an improvement over the rigid system for endobronchial implantation in most patients.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA
OSTI ID:
6659072
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Vol. 152:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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