Re-implantation following suboptimal dosimetry in low-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy: technique for outpatient source insertion using local anesthesia

Conclusions Re-implantation under local anesthesia for LDR prostate brachytherapy improves suboptimal dosimetry and avoids the risk and cost of OR/anesthesia time.

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Source: Journal of Radiation Oncology - May 11, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research