Brachytherapy Plaque Removal in Office
Plaque brachytherapy is the most common globe-sparing treatment for uveal melanoma. The plaque is removed several days after adequate radiation has been delivered to the melanoma.1 The McCannel Plaque stitch offers a convenient removal technique of the plaque that can be performed in the operating room or in the office with local anesthesia.2 A 2-0 silk suture acts as a “handle suture” and is tied to one of the central eyelets of the plaque. Two vicryl sutures are placed in the sclera and are looped through the eyelets of the plaque flange. (Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology - February 29, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Angela J. Oh, Colin A. McCannel, Tara A. McCannel Tags: Illustrations & Insights Source Type: research
Dosimetric Comparison of Isodose Surface Volume and Total Reference Air Kerma (TRAK) based Volume in Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy
CONCLUSION: Volumes calculated by TRAK correlate with TPS obtained volumes significantly and the formula predicting isodose surface volumes within 10% accuracy for ICBT applications and not for pure interstitial implants. However, TRAK fails to correlate with surrogate point A, bladder and rectal doses hence has questionable utility as a marker for biological response & treatment intensity.PMID:38415545 | DOI:10.31557/APJCP.2024.25.2.587 (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - February 28, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Naveen Thimmaiah Vishal Malavade Uday Krishna A S Sathiyan S Tanvir Pasha C R Lokesh Vishwanath Source Type: research
