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The dose distribution produced by a 32 P‐coated stent
Author(s) -
Prestwich W. V.,
Kennett T. J.,
Kus F. W.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.473
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 2473-4209
pISSN - 0094-2405
DOI - 10.1118/1.597455
Subject(s) - dosimetry , distribution (mathematics) , nuclear medicine , radiological weapon , materials science , radiochemistry , biomedical engineering , chemistry , medicine , mathematics , mathematical analysis
The dose distribution surrounding uniform cylinders of 32 P has been calculated in order to obtain information relevant to the utilization of radioactive stents. The radiological impact on two major components of vascular tissue, smooth muscle, and endothelial cells is also considered.