A new device to stabilize templates for transperineal I-125 implants. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Transperineal Iodine-125 implants of the prostate are currently being performed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center with CT-based treatment planning and transrectal ultrasound for verification of proper needle placement in the prostate at the time of implantation. An adjustable device, the WIPI, has been designed to stabilize the perineal template and rectal obturator during planning and implementation of the procedure. The device is simple to use and is compatible with CT scanning, transrectal ultrasound, and the Mick applicator. Its design and key functional features are described here.

publication date

  • May 1, 1991

Research

keywords

  • Brachytherapy
  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Prostatic Neoplasms

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0025753080

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/0360-3016(91)90207-k

PubMed ID

  • 2022508

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 20

issue

  • 5