Journal article
Fractionated high dose rate intraluminal brachytherapy in palliation of advanced esophageal cancer
Abstract
PURPOSE: To optimize the dose of fractionated brachytherapy for palliation of advanced esophageal cancer.
METHODS AND MATERIALS: One hundred and seventy-two patients with advanced esophageal cancer were randomized to receive 12 Gy/2 fractions (group A); 16 Gy/2 fractions (group B), and 18 Gy/3 fractions (group C) by high dose rate intraluminal brachytherapy (HDRILBT). Treatment was given weekly and dose prescribed at 1 cm from the source axis. …
Authors
Sur RK; Donde B; Levin VC; Mannell A
Journal
International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, Vol. 40, No. 2, pp. 447–453
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 1998
DOI
10.1016/s0360-3016(97)00710-4
ISSN
0360-3016