Use of Laminaria Japonica in intracavitary radiation therapy when anesthesia is contraindicated

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(83)90275-4· OSTI ID:5312433

Peeples, W J; Given, Jr, F T; Bakri, Y N

Laminaria tents have been used to dilate the cervix for interruption of pregnancy and other intrauterine procedures. Their use is presented in 5 patients with cervical and endometrial carcinoma where general anesthesia was contraindicated. Cervical dilation was sufficient with a single Laminaria to carry out intrauterine and intravaginal instrumentation for radiation therapy with no local or general anesthesia.

• Research Organization: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk
• OSTI ID: 5312433
• Journal Information: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 9:9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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