[Comparison between Stump Cylinder and custom mold, effect of the shape of the applicator on the dose distribution].

CONCLUSION: The underdosing obtained using the Stump Cylinder was due to the shape of upper part of the cylinder which was not conform with the shape of the vaginal vault in women. A better protection of the organs at risk was observed with the Stump Cylinder since the dose taken by the rectum and bladder using a custom mold can reach the tolerance limits. PMID: 32063417 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cancer Radiotherapie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Cancer Radiother Source Type: research