CT scanning in intracavitary therapy: unexpected findings in "straightforward" insertions

Since 1980, pelvic CT scanning has been performed in 40% of patients who underwent afterloading intracavitary treatment for carcinoma of the cervix. The unexpected findings of uterine perforation are reported in 3% of these patients and the consequences are discussed.

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Published in:	Radiotherapy and oncology Vol. 13; no. 4; p. 253
Main Authors:	Makin, W P, Hunter, R D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Ireland 01-12-1988
Subjects:	Brachytherapy - adverse effects Female Humans Tomography, X-Ray Computed Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - radiotherapy Uterine Perforation - diagnostic imaging Uterine Perforation - etiology Uterine Rupture - etiology
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Summary:	Since 1980, pelvic CT scanning has been performed in 40% of patients who underwent afterloading intracavitary treatment for carcinoma of the cervix. The unexpected findings of uterine perforation are reported in 3% of these patients and the consequences are discussed.
ISSN:	0167-8140
DOI:	10.1016/0167-8140(88)90220-4