[Manual afterloading applicators for intracavitary brachytherapy]

Cesk Radiol. 1989 May;43(3):194-7.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

A technical description of uterovaginal and rectal applicator system of manual afterloading is described. A simple solution while using domestic materials covering the requirements of present-day brachytherapy. The applicators proved to be suitable for gamma radiation sources as well as for gamma-neutron radiation of 252Cf sources.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Brachytherapy / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rectum
  • Uterus
  • Vagina