Definition of medical event is to be based on the total source strength for evaluation of permanent prostate brachytherapy: A report from the American Society for Radiation Oncology Subir Nag, MD, FACR, FACRO, D. Jeffrey Demanes, MD, Michael Hagan, MD, Mark J. Rivard, PhD, Bruce R. Thomadsen, PhD, James S. Welsh, MD, Jeffrey F. Williamson, PhD Practical Radiation Oncology Volume 1, Issue 4, Pages 218-223 (October 2011) DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2011.05.001 Copyright © 2011 American Society for Radiation Oncology Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Expansion margins in prostate brachytherapy. Practical Radiation Oncology 2011 1, 218-223DOI: (10.1016/j.prro.2011.05.001) Copyright © 2011 American Society for Radiation Oncology Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Apparent under dose due to volume change which should not be categorized as a medical event. Practical Radiation Oncology 2011 1, 218-223DOI: (10.1016/j.prro.2011.05.001) Copyright © 2011 American Society for Radiation Oncology Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Under dose and medical event due to incorrect seed placement. Practical Radiation Oncology 2011 1, 218-223DOI: (10.1016/j.prro.2011.05.001) Copyright © 2011 American Society for Radiation Oncology Terms and Conditions