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. Ed(S): Gunderson, Leonard L.; Willett, Christopher; Harrison, Louis B.; Calvo, Felipe A. - Intraoperative Irradiation - 9781617790140 - V9781617790140
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Intraoperative Irradiation

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Description for Intraoperative Irradiation Hardback. Fully revised and expanded, Intraoperative Irradiation covers both intraoperative electron (IOERT) capabilities and high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-IORT) capabilities. Techniques, indications, and results are discussed by disease site. Editor(s): Gunderson, Leonard L.; Willett, Christopher; Harrison, Louis B.; Calvo, Felipe A. Series: Current Clinical Oncology. Num Pages: 546 pages, 110 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 338 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1208.

The rationale for using intraoperative irradiation (IORT) is based on the realization that tolerable doses of eternal beam radiation are often insufficient to achieve control of locally advanced malignancies. In these instances, the IORT component of treatment becomes the optimal conformal technique of irradiation, since dose-limiting organs or structures can either be surgically displaced or protected by placement of lead shielding.

This fully revised and expanded second edition is of interest to those with intraoperative electron (IOERT) capabilities, high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-IORT) capabilities, or both. Techniques, indications, and results are discussed by disease site. Each chapter is dual authored by a radiation ... Read more

Intraoperative Irradiation: Techniques and Results, Second Edition is a superb compilation, providing essential cutting-edge knowledge. It is a foundation for physicians as IORT develops and becomes more widely available.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
546
Condition
New
Series
Current Clinical Oncology
Number of Pages
529
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9781617790140
SKU
V9781617790140
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Ref
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