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  • Title: [Proposals for common definitions of reference points in gynecological brachytherapy (author's transl)].
    Author: Chassagne D, Horiot JC.
    Journal: J Radiol Electrol Med Nucl; 1977 May; 58(5):371-3. PubMed ID: 886532.
    Abstract:
    In May 1975 the report of European Curietherapy Group recommended in gynecological Dosimetry by computer. Use of reference points = lymphatic trapezoid figure with 6 points, Pelvic wall, all points are refering to bony structures. Use of critical organ reference points = maximum rectum dose, bladder dose mean rectal dose. Use of 6,000 rads reference isodose described by height, width, and thickness dimensions. These proposals are the basis of a common language in gynecological brachytherapy.
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