implant de curiethérapie

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.

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.
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.