Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy is a method of treating malignant tumors that involves injecting radioactive material directly into the tumor tissue. This treatment method is used to treat cancer and other malignancies.

The principle of brachytherapy is based on the fact that the introduction of a radioactive drug directly into the tumor leads to the death of tumor cells. The process is controlled by a dosimeter and has minimal impact on healthy tissue.

Brachytherapy is performed surgically: as a rule, the doctor inserts a needle or catheter into the affected area of ​​the body, and then uses a special device to inject a radioactive drug.

There are several methods of brachytherapy.

- A brachyotherapeutic “watering can” is a modified device designed specifically for implanting “watering cans”. It allows you to regulate the radiation dose - a very important parameter, given the danger of overexposure. It also comes with a set of special needles of different calibers for the convenience of the operation. - Intracavitary brachytherapy - refers to the method of temporary brachytherapy “reverse layer-by-layer transthoracic blockades”, when balls about 3 mm in size are introduced through the subcutaneous tissue into the chest cavity. At the end of the procedure, the balls are removed.