[Dosimetric study in vivo, using a computer, of Co-60 irradiation of patients with breast prosthesis made of silicone]

Radiol Med. 1984 Dec;70(12):987-92.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

This work studies the dose distribution through the chest wall in radiation therapy after mammary reconstruction with silicone prostheses. TLD experimental dosimetry has been done on patient with silicone prostheses, on patient without prostheses and on Alderson phantom. Various conditions of treatment have been theorically simulated on a computer. At least authors show the results evaluating the dose distribution through the chest wall, the skin and the local complications.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Breast / surgery*
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Cobalt Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*
  • Computers
  • Female
  • Gels
  • Humans
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Radiation Dosage*
  • Radioisotope Teletherapy
  • Silicones*
  • Thermoluminescent Dosimetry
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Cobalt Radioisotopes
  • Gels
  • Silicones