Surface applicator of a miniature X‐ray tube for superficial electronic brachytherapy of skin cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.12656
Abstract: PURPOSE We designed and fabricated a surface applicator of a novel carbon nanotube (CNT)-based miniature X-ray tube for the use in superficial electronic brachytherapy of skin cancer. To investigate the effectiveness of the surface applicator,… read more here.
Keywords: applicator; ray; surface applicator; electronic brachytherapy ... See more keywords
Toward 3D dose verification of an electronic brachytherapy source with a plastic scintillation detector
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15568
Abstract: Abstract Background Electronic brachytherapy (eBT) is considered a safe treatment with good outcomes. However, eBT lacks standardized and independent dose verification, which could impede future use. Purpose To validate the 3D dose‐to‐water distribution of an… read more here.
Keywords: electronic brachytherapy; depth; water; source ... See more keywords
Benchmarking failure mode and effects analysis of electronic brachytherapy with data from incident learning systems.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2020.11.014
Abstract: PURPOSE Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is a prospective risk assessment tool for identifying failure modes in equipment or processes and informing the design of quality control systems. This work aims to benchmark the… read more here.
Keywords: failure modes; electronic brachytherapy; effects analysis; failure ... See more keywords
Feasibility of electronic brachytherapy in cervix cancer-A dosimetric comparison of different brachytherapy techniques.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2022.01.006
Abstract: INTRODUCTION This study analyzes cases in which electronic brachytherapy (eBT) led to acceptable treatment plans in cervical cancer. Findings were compared with dosimetry values obtained in 192Ir-based treatments according to the high-risk clinical target volume… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; ebt; electronic brachytherapy; brachytherapy ... See more keywords
Dosimetric characterization and commissioning of a superficial electronic brachytherapy device for skin cancer treatment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2018.04.007
Abstract: Abstract Background This work presents the performance of a novel electronic brachytherapy (EBT) device and radiotherapy (RT) experiments on both skin cancer cells and animals using the device. Methods and materials The performance of the… read more here.
Keywords: electronic brachytherapy; ebt device; skin cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Monte Carlo calculation of the relative TG-43 dosimetry parameters for the INTRABEAM electronic brachytherapy source.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/abc6f1
Abstract: The INTRABEAM system (Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Jena, Germany) is an electronic brachytherapy device designed for intraoperative radiotherapy applications. To date, the INTRABEAM x-ray source has not been characterized according to the AAPM TG-43 specifications… read more here.
Keywords: electronic brachytherapy; source; monte carlo; brachytherapy ... See more keywords
Abstract PS14-24: Multi-center trial in the treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ of breast using intra-operative electronic brachytherapy technique, results
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs20-ps14-24
Abstract: Purpose: To report on the technique of intra-operative electronic brachytherapy, local control, side effects and complications after a single fraction of 2000 cGy at the time of partial mastectomy. Material & Methods: 1200 patients with… read more here.
Keywords: electronic brachytherapy; intra operative; carcinoma situ;
Dosimetric optimization of a truncated conical-shaped transmission target for electronic brachytherapy X-ray source: A Monte Carlo study
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DOI: 10.3938/jkps.71.178
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal target configurations to improve the uniformity of dose distribution for the electronic brachytherapy source. A truncated conical-shaped transmission type was designed. Monte Carlo simulation technique… read more here.
Keywords: truncated conical; electronic brachytherapy; source; target ... See more keywords
Electronic brachytherapy management of atypical fibroxanthoma: report of 8 lesions
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DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2017.65454
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the suitability of treating atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX), an uncommon skin malignancy, with electronic brachytherapy. Material and methods From Feb 2013 to Sep 2014, we were referred a total of 8 cases of… read more here.
Keywords: electronic brachytherapy; atypical fibroxanthoma; brachytherapy management; report ... See more keywords
Two years results of electronic brachytherapy for basal cell carcinoma
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DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2017.68191
Abstract: Purpose The use of radiation therapy (RT) for non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has been changing throughout the last century. Over the last decades, the use of radiotherapy has surged with the development of new techniques,… read more here.
Keywords: two years; electronic brachytherapy; basal cell; brachytherapy ... See more keywords
Electronic brachytherapy for treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers: clinical results and toxicities
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DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2021.109753
Abstract: Purpose Although surgical approaches are standard for most non-melanomatous skin cancers, some patients are not candidates due to medical co-morbidities or functional or cosmetic or lesion location. High-dose-rate electronic brachytherapy (HDR-EBT) may be an alternative… read more here.
Keywords: skin cancers; electronic brachytherapy; extremity; treatment ... See more keywords