Gastrointestinal Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy is a sophisticated and proven treatment technique of different GI localizations. Here the development of GI- brachytherapy of last 20 years, current position and the perspectives for next years are discussed. In summary: The GI-brachytherapy of different localizations is very effective, in experienced hands a safe technique and should be part of armamentarium of every radiation oncologist. (c) 2022 American Brachytherapy Society. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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This article discusses the development, current position, and future prospects of gastrointestinal brachytherapy in the past 20 years. In summary, gastrointestinal brachytherapy for different localizations is highly effective and, when performed by experienced professionals, a safe technique that should be incorporated into the armamentarium of radiation oncologists.