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BRACHYTHERAPY [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiotherapy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- remote afterloading brachytherapy
1, record 1, English, remote%20afterloading%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RAB 1, record 1, English, RAB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In remote afterloading brachytherapy (RAB), a remotely controlled device inserts and withdraws the [radioactive] sources from source holders that have been placed in a patient. 1, record 1, English, - remote%20afterloading%20brachytherapy
Record 1, Key term(s)
- remote after-loading brachytherapy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radiothérapie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie à chargement différé par projecteur de sources
1, record 1, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20%C3%A0%20chargement%20diff%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20par%20projecteur%20de%20sources
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- curiethérapie à chargement différé à distance 2, record 1, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20%C3%A0%20chargement%20diff%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La curiethérapie à chargement différé par projecteur de sources est utilisée dans le traitement du cancer. La curiethérapie utilise des projecteurs de sources (iridium ou césium), gérés par ordinateur, pour insérer et enlever à distance des sources radioactives à proximité d'une cible (tumeur) dans le corps humain. 1, record 1, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie%20%C3%A0%20chargement%20diff%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20par%20projecteur%20de%20sources
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radioterapia
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- braquiterapia de carga remota
1, record 1, Spanish, braquiterapia%20de%20carga%20remota
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Otras tendencias importantes incluyen el reemplazo de fuentes manuales de braquiterapia con aplicaciones superficiales, intersticiales e intracavitarias por medio de dispositivos automáticos de braquiterapia de carga remota de dosis baja o alta. 1, record 1, Spanish, - braquiterapia%20de%20carga%20remota
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-05-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- intravascular brachytherapy device
1, record 2, English, intravascular%20brachytherapy%20device
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- IVBT device 2, record 2, English, IVBT%20device
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To treat individual patients, intravascular brachytherapy (IVBT) devices were frequently used off-label ... 1, record 2, English, - intravascular%20brachytherapy%20device
Record 2, Key term(s)
- intra-vascular brachytherapy device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
- Médecine nucléaire
- Radiothérapie
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de curiethérapie intravasculaire
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie%20intravasculaire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- dispositif de curiethérapie intra-vasculaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-05-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- intravascular brachytherapy
1, record 3, English, intravascular%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IVBT 1, record 3, English, IVBT
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intravascular brachytherapy (IVBT) aims to prevent restenosis by the application of radiation to the affected part of the artery after the angioplasty or stent insertion. 1, record 3, English, - intravascular%20brachytherapy
Record 3, Key term(s)
- intra-vascular brachytherapy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Médecine nucléaire
- Radiothérapie
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie intravasculaire
1, record 3, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20intravasculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas de la curiethérapie de contact, la source est placée à côté du tissu à attaquer. Selon l'espace qu'elle occupe, on parlera : [...] de curiethérapie intravasculaire, quand la source est placée dans les vaisseaux sanguins [...] 1, record 3, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie%20intravasculaire
Record 3, Key term(s)
- curiethérapie intra-vasculaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2022-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy technologist
1, record 4, English, brachytherapy%20technologist
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- technologue en curiethérapie
1, record 4, French, technologue%20en%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radiotherapy
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- intraluminal brachytherapy
1, record 5, English, intraluminal%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- transluminal brachytherapy 1, record 5, English, transluminal%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intraluminal brachytherapy places the implant in a special applicator inside a body passage. It may be used to treat esophageal or lung cancer. It can be given along with external radiation therapy to give an additional boost of radiation. 1, record 5, English, - intraluminal%20brachytherapy
Record 5, Key term(s)
- intra-luminal brachytherapy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radiothérapie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie intraluminale
1, record 5, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20intraluminale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- curiethérapie transluminale 1, record 5, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20transluminale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour la curiethérapie intraluminale, on insère l'implant dans un applicateur spécial qu'on glisse dans une voie de passage du corps. On peut y avoir recours pour traiter le cancer de l'œsophage ou du poumon. Il est possible qu'on l'associe à la radiothérapie externe pour donner une dose supplémentaire de radiation. 1, record 5, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie%20intraluminale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radiotherapy
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- high-dose-rate brachytherapy
1, record 6, English, high%2Ddose%2Drate%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- HDR brachytherapy 1, record 6, English, HDR%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy delivers a single high dose of radiation in a very short period of time. ... The radioactive material travels from a special high-dose-rate machine attached to tubes or needles inserted into the tumour. 1, record 6, English, - high%2Ddose%2Drate%20brachytherapy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Radiothérapie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie à haut débit de dose
1, record 6, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20%C3%A0%20haut%20d%C3%A9bit%20de%20dose
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- curiethérapie HDD 1, record 6, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20HDD
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors d'une curiethérapie à haut débit de dose (HDD), on administre une seule dose élevée de radiation pendant un très court laps de temps. [...] La matière radioactive est émise par un appareil spécial de haut débit de dose fixé à des aiguilles ou à des cathéters insérés dans la tumeur. 1, record 6, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie%20%C3%A0%20haut%20d%C3%A9bit%20de%20dose
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radiotherapy
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- interstitial brachytherapy
1, record 7, English, interstitial%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interstitial brachytherapy places the implant right into a tumour. It may be used to treat prostate or head and neck tumours. It may be given along with external radiation therapy. 1, record 7, English, - interstitial%20brachytherapy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Radiothérapie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie interstitielle
1, record 7, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20interstitielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour la curiethérapie interstitielle, on met l'implant directement dans la tumeur. On peut y avoir recours pour traiter un cancer de la prostate ou de la tête et du cou. Il est possible de l'associer à une radiothérapie externe. 1, record 7, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie%20interstitielle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radiotherapy
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- low-dose-rate brachytherapy
1, record 8, English, low%2Ddose%2Drate%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- LDR brachytherapy 1, record 8, English, LDR%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy delivers continuous low doses of radiation over hours or days. Doctors implant a container for the radioactive material in the tumour. The radioactive material is inserted into the implanted container. 1, record 8, English, - low%2Ddose%2Drate%20brachytherapy
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radiothérapie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie à faible débit de dose
1, record 8, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20%C3%A0%20faible%20d%C3%A9bit%20de%20dose
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- curiethérapie FDD 1, record 8, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20FDD
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors d'une curiethérapie à faible débit de dose (FDD), on administre de faibles doses de radiation en continu durant quelques heures ou quelques jours. Le médecin implante le contenant de la matière radioactive dans la tumeur. La matière radioactive est ensuite insérée dans le contenant implanté. 1, record 8, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie%20%C3%A0%20faible%20d%C3%A9bit%20de%20dose
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2018-10-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radiotherapy
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- intracavitary brachytherapy
1, record 9, English, intracavitary%20brachytherapy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- intracavitary radiation therapy 2, record 9, English, intracavitary%20radiation%20therapy
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intracavitary brachytherapy places the implant in a special applicator inside a body cavity. It is most commonly used for cancers of the female reproductive tract, such as cervical cancer. 1, record 9, English, - intracavitary%20brachytherapy
Record 9, Key term(s)
- intra-cavitary brachytherapy
- intra-cavitary radiation therapy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radiothérapie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie intracavitaire
1, record 9, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20intracavitaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour la curiethérapie intracavitaire, on insère l'implant dans un applicateur spécial qu'on glisse dans une cavité du corps. On y a le plus souvent recours pour les cancers de l'appareil reproducteur de la femme, tel que le cancer du col de l'utérus. 1, record 9, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie%20intracavitaire
Record 9, Key term(s)
- curiethérapie intra-cavitaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2017-12-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiation Protection
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy source
1, record 10, English, brachytherapy%20source
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classification of brachytherapy sources. ... Information was solicited as to the type of source (seed, wire, needle, ribbon), and the source category (sealed or unsealed) ... 1, record 10, English, - brachytherapy%20source
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Médecine nucléaire
- Radioprotection
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- source de curiethérapie
1, record 10, French, source%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La curiethérapie est utilisée pour le traitement du cancer du cerveau, du cou, de l'œsophage, du poumon, du sein, des organes génitaux, de l'anus et de la prostate. Une source radioactive est placée soit à l'intérieur, soit sur la surface de la tumeur. 2, record 10, French, - source%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Commission de contrôle de l'énergie atomique [...] a donc déjà demandé à ses titulaires de permis qui utilisent de telles sources de lui faire part de leurs observations à propos du type de source (grain, fil, aiguille, ruban) et de la catégorie de source (scellée ou non) [...] 3, record 10, French, - source%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Radiotherapy
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy
1, record 11, English, brachytherapy
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brachytherapy involves the placement of sealed radioactive sources within the body to deliver a controlled radiation dose to the tumour. 1, record 11, English, - brachytherapy
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Radiothérapie
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Médecine nucléaire
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie
1, record 11, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La curiethérapie s'entend de l'application de sources radioactives scellées dans le corps afin d'administrer une dose contrôlée de rayonnement sur la tumeur. 1, record 11, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - external organization data 2004-11-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy machine
1, record 12, English, brachytherapy%20machine
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- brachytherapy facility 2, record 12, English, brachytherapy%20facility
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a device that is designed to place, by remote control, a sealed source inside or in contact with a person for therapeutic purposes. 1, record 12, English, - brachytherapy%20machine
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations. 3, record 12, English, - brachytherapy%20machine
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Médecine nucléaire
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- appareil de curiethérapie
1, record 12, French, appareil%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil conçu pour placer par télécommande une source scellée dans ou sur le corps humain à des fins thérapeutiques. 2, record 12, French, - appareil%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Règlement général sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaire. 3, record 12, French, - appareil%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - external organization data 2004-08-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- manual brachytherapy 1, record 13, English, manual%20brachytherapy
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Médecine nucléaire
- Radiothérapie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie manuelle
1, record 13, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie%20manuelle
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - external organization data 2004-07-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy
1, record 14, English, brachytherapy
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- internal radiation therapy 2, record 14, English, internal%20radiation%20therapy
correct
- brachyradiotherapy 3, record 14, English, brachyradiotherapy
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Treatment by radiation from a sealed source that is implanted or attached to the surface of the body. 4, record 14, English, - brachytherapy
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Médecine nucléaire
- Radiothérapie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- curiethérapie
1, record 14, French, curieth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- radiothérapie par radionucléides 2, record 14, French, radioth%C3%A9rapie%20par%20radionucl%C3%A9ides
correct, feminine noun
- brachythérapie 3, record 14, French, brachyth%C3%A9rapie
see observation, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme de traitement radiothérapeutique qui consiste à introduire la substance radioactive dans le corps, c'est-à-dire dans un organe creux, dans la tumeur ou à proximité. 4, record 14, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Malgré le fait que le terme «brachythérapie» soit considéré comme un anglicisme par certains auteurs, il est largement utilisé par les auteurs francophones de textes scientifiques. 5, record 14, French, - curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina nuclear
- Radioterapia
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- radioterapia interna
1, record 14, Spanish, radioterapia%20interna
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- braquiterapia 2, record 14, Spanish, braquiterapia
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - external organization data 2004-03-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy facility-intravascular 1, record 15, English, brachytherapy%20facility%2Dintravascular
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Médecine nucléaire
- Radiothérapie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- appareil de curiethérapie - thérapie intravasculaire
1, record 15, French, appareil%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie%20%2D%20th%C3%A9rapie%20intravasculaire
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - external organization data 2004-03-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy facility-remote after loader 1, record 16, English, brachytherapy%20facility%2Dremote%20after%20loader
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Médecine nucléaire
- Radiothérapie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- appareil de curiethérapie - projecteur de source télécommandé
1, record 16, French, appareil%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie%20%2D%20projecteur%20de%20source%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9command%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - external organization data 2000-03-29
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy implant
1, record 17, English, brachytherapy%20implant
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Within the last two years the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) has been made aware of two separate incidents involving the use of sealed sources employed in brachytherapy implant procedures. 1, record 17, English, - brachytherapy%20implant
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy) is the insertion of radioactive isotopes directly into tumors or tissues. These implants may be either permanent or removable, depending on the type, location, and condition. 2, record 17, English, - brachytherapy%20implant
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- implant de curiethérapie
1, record 17, French, implant%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance radioactive qu'on introduit sous la peau ou dans un autre tissu à des fins thérapeutiques. 2, record 17, French, - implant%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis deux ans, la Commission de contrôle de l'énergie atomique (CCEA) a pris connaissance de deux incidents distincts qui se sont produits en utilisant des sources scellées dans des implants de curiethérapie. 1, record 17, French, - implant%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - external organization data 2000-03-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Official Documents
- Nuclear Medicine
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy licence
1, record 18, English, brachytherapy%20licence
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Documents officiels
- Médecine nucléaire
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- permis de curiethérapie
1, record 18, French, permis%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - external organization data 1995-01-10
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Official Documents
- Nuclear Medicine
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy licensee
1, record 19, English, brachytherapy%20licensee
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Documents officiels
- Médecine nucléaire
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- titulaire de permis de curiethérapie
1, record 19, French, titulaire%20de%20permis%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1993-07-14
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- European Brachytherapy Group
1, record 20, English, European%20Brachytherapy%20Group
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- Groupe européen de curiethérapie
1, record 20, French, Groupe%20europ%C3%A9en%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
- GEC 2, record 20, French, GEC
correct, Europe
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1981-05-25
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Radiobiology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy room
1, record 21, English, brachytherapy%20room
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Radiobiologie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- salle de curiethérapie 1, record 21, French, salle%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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