Cesium-137 brachytherapy for epithelioma of the skin of the nose: experience with 370 patients.

Abstract

The author has treated 370 cases of skin cancer of the nose with Cesium-137 brachytherapy. The excellent results with a low recurrence rate of 3% and good cosmetic results are compared with those reported on the literature. The method is more elegant than any reconstructive surgery, which should be reserved for extensive cases.

• Authors: J M Debois
• Journal: Journal belge de radiologie (J Belge Radiol) Vol. 77 Issue 1 Pg. 1-4 (Jan 1994) ISSN: 0302-7430 [Print] Belgium
• PMID: 8005995 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cesium Radioisotopes

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Brachytherapy
• Carcinoma, Basal Cell (radiotherapy)
• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (radiotherapy)
• Cesium Radioisotopes (administration & dosage)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nose Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Radiotherapy Dosage