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The flexible implant in treatment of rectal carcinomas
Author(s) -
Vider Manuel,
Lim Nancy,
Ditlow Richard,
Au Francis,
Gennaro Anthony R.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930200305
Subject(s) - medicine , rectum , implant , tube (container) , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering
A modified technique for removable afterloading Iridium‐192 implantation is described. Under local or general anesthesia, a series of flexible tygone tubes are introduced into all the tumor area in the rectum. This technique is especially suitable for palliation in high‐risk, elderly patients. No rectal tube is necessary in this technique.