Brachytherapy in prostate cancer: techniques and clinical outcomes

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作者
Prentice, Mark [1 ]
Nei, Wenlong [1 ]
Lewis, Amy [1 ]
Davda, Reena [1 ]
Payne, Heather [1 ]
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[1] Univ Coll Hosp, Clin Oncol, London, England
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10.1002/tre.616
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R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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Brachytherapy for prostate cancer involves placing radioactive seeds directly into the prostate, with the aim of protecting healthy surrounding tissue. This article reviews the current indications for brachytherapy treatment and the different options available. The practicalities and potential complications of treatment are also considered.
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