In vivo dosimetry of the rectum in image-guided adaptive interstitial-intracavitary brachytherapy of cervix cancer – A feasibility study

ConclusionsUnder treatment conditions, the semiconductor diode does not provide reliable measured data. The probe pushes the rectal wall closer to the high dose areas and underestimates the dose of it. Semiconductor probe is not recommended for in vivo dosimetry of the rectum in image-guided brachytherapy of cervical cancer.
Source: Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research