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Intra-operative radiotherapy with the Xoft Axxent® in Brachytherapy

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               Intra-operative radiotherapy with the Xoft Axxent® in Brachytherapy Procedures for patients who received intra-operative radiotherapy with the Xoft Axxent® eBx® delivery system. (a) The eBX system consists of a balloon applicator, a 50-kV source, and a mobile, highly portable controller unit that can be easily transported to any treatment room or standard operating room. (b) The chest wall shield was placed temporarily into the cavity for the duration of radiation treatment to protect the underlying heart, ribs, and lungs from scattered radiation. (c) A balloon-like cavity evaluation device was then placed through a lateral stab wound incision or directly into the wound and filled to a desired volume of 30-75 cc, based on the radiation treatment plan. (d) Once the cavity volume was determined, an appropriate size of eBX balloon was opened up and inserted into the cavity. Multiple retention-type sutures were used to maintain the balloon-to-tissue apposition and to tempor

Explore the Future of Colonoscopy

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    Explore the Future of Colonoscopy Virtual Techniques at Gazi Cancer Care Center Welcome to Gazi Cancer Care Center , where we embrace innovation and prioritize patient safety. Introducing virtual colonoscopy, revolutionary procedure that offer a non-invasive and risk-free approach to diagnosing gastrointestinal conditions. What is Virtual Colonoscopy?   Virtual colonoscopy utilize advanced imaging technology to visualize the inner surfaces of the gastrointestinal tract without the need for invasive instruments. These procedures create detailed 3D images that allow our skilled medical team to detect abnormalities and diagnose diseases effectively . Figure: Colon of a 58-year-old, fecal occult blood test positive male. A 7 mm pedunculated polyp of transverse colon is visualized at CT colonography on the axial scan. (A) and at the 3D endoluminal view (B) The finding is confirmed at traditional colonoscopy (C) .

Brachytherapy in Breast Operated by XOFT Machine

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                 Brachytherapy in Breast Operated by XOFT Machine Skip to main content Eyebrow Menu MAGAZINE  PHOTO GALLERIES PODCASTS COMPARISON CHARTS BLOGS  CALENDAR 360 PHOTOS CASE STUDIES BUYER'S GUIDE Search this site Sign In New User? Register Here COVID-19 IMAGING  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  WOMEN'S HEALTH  RADIATION ONCOLOGY  VIDEO WEBINARS CONFERENCE COVERAGE  Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Share NEWS  |  BRACHYTHERAPY SYSTEMS, WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE  | OCTOBER 02, 2018 Xoft Electronic Brachytherapy System Effective Long-Term for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Retrospective trial utilizing intraoperative radiation therapy with the Xoft System shows recurrence rates to be comparable to cornerstone TARGIT-A Trial at mean follow-up 4.6 years October 2, 2018 — Breast cancer recurrence rates for patients treated with the Xoft Axxent  Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) System  that complied with adjuvant medical therapy were comparable to those seen in the TARGIT-A study that used dif