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Brachytherapy for recurrent nasopharyngeal and nasoethmoidal tumours

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. D. Russell ,
N. R. Bleach ,
M. Glaser  and
A. D. Cheesman
J. D. Russell*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF.
N. R. Bleach
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF.
M. Glaser
Affiliation:
Departments of Radiotherapy, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF.
A. D. Cheesman
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF.
*
Mr John D. Russell, F.R.C.S., ENT Department, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9, Ireland
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Abstract

Recurrent or persistent carcinoma of the nasopharynx or naso-ethmoid region occurs even after combined surgery and radical external irradiation. The confined bony access and proximity of vital structures may compromise resection margins. Brachytherapy using implantable radioactive gold or iodine seeds is a useful adjunct to the skull base surgeon in eliminating residual microscopic disease. We report nine cases with recurrent or persistent disease of the nasopharynx or naso-ethmoid regions treated with brachytherapy with encouraging results.

Keywords

Nasopharyngeal neoplasmsBrachytherapy
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 2 , February 1993 , pp. 115 - 120
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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