Cervix BT - 2016

Hyperthermia & Brachytherapy

Catheter based ultrasound applicators for integrated hyperthermia

Historical Paris

Stockholm Manchester Fletcher

Unsectored tandem: 360 °

Bisectored tandem: 2 x 180 °

Spatial control of heating

Limitations of IC Applicators Modern Stockholm Manchester & Fletcher Mould

Wootton JH, et al. Med Phys. 2011;38(2):598-611

Pilot studies (cervix, prostate): feasible

Tandem + interstitial

Further clinical studies needed…

Diederich CJ, er al. Med Phys 2014

Emerging

Technologies