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Electronic brachytherapy (EB) offers a portable, low-energy X-ray option for various treatments. While convenient, accurate dosimetry and clinical outcome studies are essential for its widespread adoption.

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Radiation Oncology
Radiotherapy Technology

Background:

Electronic brachytherapy (EB) utilizes miniature low-kilovoltage X-ray sources (<100 kV).
EB offers portability and reduced shielding, enabling use outside traditional radiotherapy departments.
Applications include skin lesions, intraoperative partial breast irradiation, and intracavitary/interstitial sites.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the potential and challenges of electronic brachytherapy (EB) in clinical practice.
To highlight the advantages and limitations of EB for various oncological treatments.
To discuss the future role of EB in radiotherapy and other clinical settings.

Main Methods:

Review of electronic brachytherapy (EB) characteristics and applications.
Discussion of dosimetry challenges, including steep dose gradients and tissue inhomogeneities.
Consideration of the need for expert medical physics and oncology involvement.

Main Results:

EB's portability and low energy (<100 kV) facilitate its use in diverse clinical environments.
Accurate dosimetry is challenged by steep dose gradients and sensitivity to inhomogeneities.
Clinical outcomes related to heterogeneous dose distributions require further investigation.

Conclusions:

Electronic brachytherapy (EB) presents practical convenience for selected patients.
Despite challenges, EB is poised to become an established option in radiotherapy, operating theatres, and clinics.
Continued research is necessary to correlate dose distributions with clinical efficacy.