Identification and management of persistently active brachytherapy seed implants

Jesse N. Aronowitz; Hiram A. Gay; Timothy J. Clark; Helvecio Mota; Harry Bushe

doi:10.2214/AJR.09.2868

Identification and management of persistently active brachytherapy seed implants

Jesse N. Aronowitz, Hiram A. Gay, Timothy J. Clark, Helvecio Mota, Harry Bushe

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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to review the history of permanently implanted brachytherapy sources and to establish methods of identifying radon sources and discussing appropriate management. CONCLUSION. There are likely thousands of people bearing radon seeds that continue to emit radiation decades after implantation. They can be identified by clinical history and emission of characteristic x-rays. Surgical removal of these sources is rarely warranted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	W403-W406
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	193
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.09.2868
State	Published - Nov 2009

Keywords

Au
Brachytherapy
Gold seeds
Radiation safety
Radon

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