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D Jeffrey Demanes¹, Jeffrey M Friedman, Sang-June Park

¹Division of Brachytherapy, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6951, USA. jdemanes@mednet.ucla.edu

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A novel brachytherapy catheter fixation method using Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains improves implant stability and patient comfort. This technique ensures consistent catheter spacing for multicatheter interstitial brachytherapy, enhancing treatment reliability.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Medical Devices
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Multicatheter interstitial brachytherapy requires precise catheter spacing for effective treatment.
Catheter displacement during treatment can compromise implant stability and dosimetry.
Existing methods for maintaining catheter spacing can be challenging and may cause patient discomfort.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel method for stabilizing brachytherapy catheters using Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains.
To enhance catheter spacing, implant stability, and patient comfort during interstitial brachytherapy procedures.

Main Methods:

The technique involves using Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, threaded over implant needles, to maintain consistent spacing and stabilize implant geometry.
Needles are subsequently replaced with standard brachytherapy catheters.
JP drains can be utilized within wounds for internal fixation or on the skin surface for external applicator fixation.

Main Results:

The JP drain method effectively prevents catheter displacement, particularly in surgically directed placements.
The soft material of JP drains reduces the risk of patient discomfort and pressure injuries compared to traditional hard plastic buttons.
Different sizes of JP drains (10 French round, 7x10 mm flat) are suitable for various anatomical sites and tumor types.

Conclusions:

Widely available surgical drains can be fashioned into effective devices for guiding and maintaining geometry in multicatheter interstitial implants.
Stable implant geometry achieved with this method leads to more reliable brachytherapy dosimetry.
The technique improves patient comfort by avoiding soft tissue injury associated with hard-edged fixation devices.