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Radiation field simulation of gynecologic malignancies: localization of the cervix and vagina with a flexible vaginal localizer contrast tampon.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10352619     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The authors evaluated a flexible vaginal localizer contrast tampon for radiation therapy simulation. In 51 patients, the degree of cervical or vaginal cuff displacement secondary to the contrast tampon was evaluated by comparing simulation radiographs (with tampon) and initial portal radiographs (without tampon). The same comparisons were made on the radiographs obtained in 25 control subjects who underwent simulation without a tampon. Mean displacement in the group who underwent simulation with a tampon was minimal (< or = 5 mm in each direction) and similar to that in the control group. This technique provides reliable cervical and vaginal cuff localization.
Authors:
G J Weidner; N A Mayr; C B Saw; W Zhen; B C Wen; D H Hussey
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology     Volume:  211     ISSN:  0033-8419     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiology     Publication Date:  1999 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-06-16     Completed Date:  1999-06-16     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401260     Medline TA:  Radiology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  876-81     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City 52242, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Brachytherapy / methods*
Cervix Uteri / radiography*
Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
Diatrizoate / administration & dosage*,  diagnostic use
Female
Genital Neoplasms, Female / radiography,  radiotherapy*
Humans
Retrospective Studies
Tampons, Surgical*
Vagina / radiography*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media; 117-96-4/Diatrizoate

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