Abstract |
Intraoperative radiotherapy (IOR) using a high-dose electron beam was first attempted in Japan about 20 years ago. Since then a continuing effort to effectively apply this innovative treatment has been underway. Radiotherapy promises to be a useful technique, since information regarding improved survival, alleviation of symptoms, and reduced radiation injury has become widely available. This report focuses on a general historical review of IOR, its advantages and disadvantages, complications, and indications in the treatment of abdominal neoplasms by comparing Japanese and Western experience.
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Authors | M Nakano, A Nishimura, Y Iwasaki |
Journal | Radiation medicine
(Radiat Med)
1985 Jul-Sep
Vol. 3
Issue 3
Pg. 168-75
ISSN: 0288-2043 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 3938851
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
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Topics |
- Abdominal Neoplasms
(radiotherapy, surgery, therapy)
- Brachytherapy
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Humans
- Intraoperative Period
- Radiotherapy, High-Energy
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