Brachytherapy An International Perspective
This volume is the first truly international text to take the practitioner from the history, the physical basis, and the rationale of brachytherapy through to the techniques, the results, and the management of complications. It is also the first truly com
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aolo Montemaggi Mark Trombetta Luther W. Brady Editors
Brachytherapy An International Perspective
Medical Radiology Radiation Oncology Series Editors Luther W. Brady Stephanie E. Combs Jiade J. Lu Honorary Editors Hans-Peter Heilmann Michael Molls
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Paolo Montemaggi • Mark Trombetta Luther W. Brady Editors
Brachytherapy An International Perspective
Editors Paolo Montemaggi Department of Radiation Oncology Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA USA
Luther W. Brady Department of Radiation Oncology College of Medicine, Drexel University Philadelphia, PA USA
Mark Trombetta Division of Radiation Oncology Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute Drexel University College of Medicine Pittsburgh, PA USA
ISSN 0942-5373 ISSN 2197-4187 (electronic) Medical Radiology ISBN 978-3-319-26789-0 ISBN 978-3-319-26791-3 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-26791-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016936095 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
My professional life has been inspired by two main figures to whom I would like to dedicate this work, Professor Attilio Romanini, my unforgettable mentor and teacher, and Professor Luther W. Brady, who did not only lead me in my professional journey but wanted to honor me also by taking part on this work. Without these two incredible professional figures and outstanding personalities, I couldn’t have done the little things I did in my professional life. Along with them I am in debt to the numerous professional figures, students, and residents who helped me to grow up both as a competent and compassionate physician. A special thought to my patients, who, through their courage and suffering taught me the real, essential values of our human life. Paolo Montemaggi, MD To God Al
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