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BRACHYTHERAPY IMPLANT [1 record]
Record 1 - external organization data 2000-03-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- brachytherapy implant
1, record 1, English, brachytherapy%20implant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - brachytherapy%20implant
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - brachytherapy%20implant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- implant de curiethérapie
1, record 1, French, implant%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance radioactive qu'on introduit sous la peau ou dans un autre tissu à des fins thérapeutiques. 2, record 1, French, - implant%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - implant%20de%20curieth%C3%A9rapie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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