Dawn of prostate brachytherapy: 1915-1930.
作者信息
Aronowitz Jesse N
机构信息
Department of Radiation Oncology and Urology, Upstate Medical University, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
出版信息
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2002 Nov 1;54(3):712-8. doi: 10.1016/s0360-3016(02)02987-5.
Abstract
PURPOSE
To investigate the origins of prostate brachytherapy.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
A review of contemporary journals and texts was conducted.
RESULTS
Prostate brachytherapy was performed frequently by leading urologists before 1930. Both temporary and permanent implant techniques were developed using radium and radon through intracavitary and interstitial approaches. Transperineal implantation of permanent sources was first performed 80 years ago.
CONCLUSION
Prostate brachytherapy has its origins in the early part of the last century.
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