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PO-1032: CT-guided interstitial BT of pulmonary malignomas. Retrospective analysis of 174 patients

Year: 2018

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: ESTRO 37 S580and 3 years.Acute toxicity was dermatitis G1 in 30% and G2 in 23%.Late effects were hypopigmentation or atrophy in 44.8%, telangiectasia in 20.6% and hyperpigmentation in 13.8%.Cosmetic outcome was registered in 25 cases, and it was considered good or excellent in 88%.Conclusion HDR contact brachytherapy is a good alternative to treat skin carcinomas on flat surfaces with good local control and acceptable cosmetic outcome.The hypofractionated scheme three times a week and right applicators tolerance, allows for a better compliance in elderly people.

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology

DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(18)31342-2

Authors: P. Hass, F. Sieber, C. Willich, M. Seidensticker, T. Brunner, J. Ricke, K. Mohnike

Institutions: University Hospital Magdeburg, Jena University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Diagnostic and Treatment Centre Berlin

Language: English

Topic: Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,770

OpenAlex ID: W2809313151

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