[Ambulatory radiation therapy of malignant tumors in children]

The potentialities of outpatient radiotherapy for pediatric solid tumors were studied in 41 such cases. Gamma teletherapy was given from a Rokus installation. Radiation treatment was expected to induce serious complications in patients with the involvement of blood vessels, hollow organs and vertebra, the said side-effects requiring inpatient management. Outpatient radiotherapy is indicated mostly in the postoperative period. Thanks to a transfer of 41 cases to outpatient treatment, another 23 primary pediatric patients could be admitted to hospital.