Measured and calculated dose distributions in the “claws” – a specially designed gold applicator loaded with I-125 seeds
Introduction: The “Claws” is a unique gold applicator for whole-eye radiotherapy that was designed at Groote Schuur Hospital. It is used to treat retinoblastoma. Under general anaesthesia, a pericorneal ring is attached to the four extraocular muscles, and four legs, each loaded with I125 seeds, are...
Main Author: | Trauernicht, Christoph Jan |
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Other Authors: | Hering, Egbert |
Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
Language: | English |
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Faculty of Health Sciences
2020
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32371 |
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