Prevention of uterine perforation during intracavitary brachytherapy of cervical cancer

Bayrak M., DEMİRÖZ ABAKAY C.

JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY BRACHYTHERAPY, vol.13, no.2, pp.167-171, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5114/jcb.2021.105284
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY BRACHYTHERAPY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.167-171
  • Keywords: uterine perforation, cervical cancer, brachytherapy, Smit sleeve, INDWELLING INTRAUTERINE TUBE, SMIT SLEEVE, CARCINOMA, GUIDANCE
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Intracavitary brachytherapy (ICBT) is a part of standard treatment for loco-regionally advanced cervical cancers. ICBT requires a tandem applicator insertion through cervical canal into uterine cavity. Accurate placement through cervical canal, which is distorted by cancer, is crucial to successful treatment. The objective of this study was to investigate actual complication rate of a Smit sleeve insertion performed by experienced gynecologists in a tertiary referral center.