This book provides practical guidance on the use of brachytherapy. Each chapter gives the reader a solid background in the physics and dosimetry of the technique, followed by practical information on its use in common disease sites. INDICE: 1: P. J. Hoskin and C. Coyle: Introduction; 2: G. Lowe and C. Lee: Isotopes and delivery systems for brachytherapy; 3: C. Richardson: Principles of brachytherapy dosimetry; 4: P. Bownes: Radiation protection issues in brachytherapy; 5: C. Coyle: The role of brachytherapy in head and neck cancer; 6: P. J. Hoskin: Brachytherapy for uterine tumours: cervix and endometrium; 7:P. J. Hoskin: Prostate cancer: permanent low dose rate seed brachytherapy andtemporary high dose rate afterloading brachytherapy; 8: P. J. Hoskin: Endolumenal brachytherapy: bronchus and oesophagus; 9: P. J. Hoskin: Perineal implants: anal canal, vagina and vulva; 10: P. J. Hoskin and S. Myint: Breast brachytherapy; 11: S. Myint, C. Lee and P. J. Hoskin: Rectal brachytherapy; 12: C. Coyle: Miscellaneous sites; 13: P. Bownes: Quality assurance
- ISBN: 978-0-19-960090-8
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 216
- Fecha Publicación: 27/01/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés