Introduction of Transperineal Image-Guided Prostate Brachytherapy

The modern prostate brachytherapy procedure is characterized by ultrasound guidance, template assistance, and a return to a “closed” transperineal approach. This review traces the introduction and evolution of these elements and charts the development of the procedure from the ashes of previous, fai...

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Published in:	International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics Vol. 89; no. 4; pp. 907 - 915
Main Author:	Aronowitz, Jesse N., MD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 15-07-2014
Subjects:	BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY BRACHYTHERAPY Brachytherapy - history Brachytherapy - methods Europe Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine History, 20th Century Humans Iodine Radioisotopes - therapeutic use Male Occupational Exposure - history Occupational Exposure - prevention & control Patient Positioning - history Patient Positioning - methods PROSTATE Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Prostatic Neoplasms - history Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy Radiology RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE Radiotherapy Dosage REVIEWS Treatment Outcome ULTRASONOGRAPHY Ultrasonography, Interventional - history Ultrasonography, Interventional - methods United States
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Summary:	The modern prostate brachytherapy procedure is characterized by ultrasound guidance, template assistance, and a return to a “closed” transperineal approach. This review traces the introduction and evolution of these elements and charts the development of the procedure from the ashes of previous, failed efforts.
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ISSN:	0360-3016 1879-355X
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.04.010