[Complications observed in the radiosurgical management of cervical cancer (author's transl)]

Radiol Med. 1976 Sep;62(9):635-40.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Radiosurgical management, using 192Ir instead of radium, was carried out in 58 cases of cervical cancer. The complications are described and discussed on relation to the dose employed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Colitis / etiology
  • Colon, Sigmoid
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iridium
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Radioisotope Teletherapy / adverse effects*
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / etiology
  • Time Factors
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / radiotherapy
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / surgery

Substances

  • Iridium