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R Sealy1, S Cridland, G Blekkenhorst
1Department of Radiotherapy, Groote Schuur Hospital.
Abstract:
In an attempt to obtain full radiosensitisation and avoid dose-limiting neurotoxicity, a needle has been specially developed for the injection of misonidazole pellets into tumours. The methods of production and insertion of the pellets are described. Thirteen advanced, untreated squamous carcinomas of the mouth were injected and then irradiated to tolerance. Twelve out of 13 implanted lesions had completely regressed at the end of treatment but only six remained healed after 1 year.
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