A new inexpensive customized plaque for choroidal melanoma iodine-125 plaque therapy

Journal Article · Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0161-6420(89)32860-0· OSTI ID:5717306

Vine, A K; Tenhaken, R K; Diaz, R F; Maxson, B B; Lichter, A S

The authors have developed a new inexpensive precious metal alloy plaque for use in customized iodine-125 plaque therapy. Each plaque is formed from two flat circular gold/palladium foils which are used in dental crown work. Using a simple manual mechanism, the two forms are stamped over a customized acrylic die shaped to the dimensions of the tumor base plus a 2-mm margin. Completed plaques consist of a back wall, a 2-mm side wall, and a 1.5-mm wide lip with holes for suture placement. Advantages include: simple construction from inexpensive components, customized shape, and iodine seeds that are readily visible on plane radiographs.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5717306
• Journal Information: Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.); (United States), Vol. 96:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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