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Progress in the use of iodine therapy for tumours of the eye

R. Sealy, F.R.C.R. ^* E. Buret ^* H. Cleminshaw ^* C. Stannard, M.B., B.S. ^* E. Hering, Ph.D. ^* D. Shackleton, Ph.D. ^* J. Korrubel ^* P. L. M. le Roux, Ph.D. D. Sevel, F.C.S. ^* M. van Oldenborgh, F.R.C.S. ^* and J. van Selm, D.O.

^* Departments of Radiotherapy, Groote Schuur Hospital, and University of Cape Town, South Africa Medical Physics, Groote Schuur Hospital, and University of Cape Town, South Africa Ophthalmology, Groote Schuur Hospital, and University of Cape Town, South Africa

Developments in a new system of brachytherapy for tumours of the eye are reported. This involves the use of ¹²⁵I sources with special screens and filters to avoid irradiation of vital structures and to produce a homogeneous radiation field. Methods for the treatment of tumours of the lids, conjunctiva, retina, choroid and lachrymal gland have been developed. Sixteen out of 20 treatments appear to have been successful. This system would seem to be a material advance on those previously reported.

Received for publication December 1, 1979. Revision received June 1, 1980.

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