Novel Eye Plaque Designs for Brachytherapy of Iris and Ciliary Body Melanoma and the First Clinical Application

Conclusion: The novel dome-shaped plaques for the treatment of iris melanoma provide effective dose distribution, improved surgical maneuverability, and increased tolerability for the patient. This plaque model can be used to treat iris melanoma of various sizes, configurations, and locations, including the ciliary body. The need for a customized plaque platform for each patient is minimized.Ocul Oncol Pathol
Source: Ocular Oncology and Pathology - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research