Kypho-IORT - a novel approach of intraoperative radiotherapy during kyphoplasty for vertebral metastases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Instable and painful vertebral metastases in patients with progressive visceral metastases present a common therapeutic dilemma. We developed a novel approach to deliver intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) during kyphoplasty and repor...

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Main Authors: Schmidt René, Reis Tina, Kraus-Tiefenbacher Uta, Neumaier Christian, Schneider Frank, Wenz Frederik, Obertacke Udo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/5/1/11