Total body irradiation for bone marrow transplantation in Edinburgh: techniques, dosimetry and results

Total body irradiation for bone marrow transplantation in Edinburgh: techniques, dosimetry and results

Total body irradiation, as practiced in Edinburgh as part of the preparation for bone marrow transplantation, is described as regards prescription, techniques, physical data and dosimetry. Clinical results are briefly summarised in terms of disease, status at transplant, survival figures, survival t...

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Published in:Radiotherapy and oncology Vol. 18 Suppl 1; p. 143
Main Authors: Thwaites, D I, Ritchie, G L, Parker, A C
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Ireland 1990
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Child
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Humans
Leukemia - radiotherapy
Leukemia - surgery
Lymphoma - radiotherapy
Lymphoma - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Prognosis
Whole-Body Irradiation - methods
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Summary:Total body irradiation, as practiced in Edinburgh as part of the preparation for bone marrow transplantation, is described as regards prescription, techniques, physical data and dosimetry. Clinical results are briefly summarised in terms of disease, status at transplant, survival figures, survival times and causes of death.
ISSN:0167-8140
DOI:10.1016/0167-8140(90)90196-4