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Primary treatment of carcinoma of the lower rectum and anal canal by a combination of external irradiation and interstitial implant

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
OSTI ID:7086492
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Ten patients with carcinoma of the anorectum were treated with a combination of external irradiation and after-loading interstitial /sup 192/Ir implant, which seems to be effective in controlling relatively small cancers of the anorectum and providing effective palliation of extensive lesions. Five of the 10 patients remain free of tumor after a minimum follow-up of 15 months. Four of the 10 were treated with one interstitial implant and 4,000 to 5,000 rads of external irradiation and 6 were treated with the same amount of irradiation and two implants. When two implants were used, complications were minimal.
Research Organization:
Los Angeles/Univ. of Southern California Medical Center
OSTI ID:
7086492
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 128:1; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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