A dosimetry evaluation of 90y-stent implantation in intracoronary radiation treatment

Ionizing particles have been used for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Internal irradiation is commonly carried out by means of several methods (catheter-based systems, radioactive stents or balloons) to reduce the probability of restenosis. 90Y, due to some of its characteristics, is an approp...

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Main Authors: Karimian Alireza, Saghamanesh Somayeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: VINCA Institute of Nuclear Sciences 2013-01-01
Series:Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection
Subjects:
90Y
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1451-3994/2013/1451-39941303278K.pdf