Results for Gynecologic Malignancies

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High local control and minimal toxicity seen in 14 patients, with total dose delivered associated with local control
Abstract
Objective
Permanent interstitial brachytherapy is an ideal yet underutilized treatment modality for accessible, small volume gynecological malignancies. We present early clinical results utilizing a new permanent isotope, Cs-131
Methods
A retrospective review was performed evaluating patients treated with Cs-131 permanent interstitial radiation at our institution…

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