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Autorenporträt
InhaltsangabeEpidemiology of prostate cancer.-Imaging localized prostate cancer.-TRUS volume study imaging for brachytherapy, patient set up and optimize of imaging.-Patient selection and recommendations on permanent seed implantation for localized prostate cancer.-Patient selection and recommendations on HDR.-Seed techniques.-HDR techniques.-PDR techniques.-Imaging for post-implant dosimetry.-Pre-planning for permanent implantation.-Intra-operative seed planning.-Intra-operative HDR planning.-Seeds versus HDR.- Post-implant dosimetry.-Incidence and prognostic factors for complication.-Clinical implications of DVH analysis.- QA for brachytherapy.-Management of side effects and complications.-Radiation protection issues.-Results of seed treatment.-HDR results.-PDR results.-Salvage treatment.