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Summary

• Modern intracavitary applicators

• Same concept as historical systems; main differences:

• CT, MRI compatibility, materials

• Fixed, adjustable components

• Smaller channel diameters

• I

ntracavitary technique alone:

• limited possibility for D adaptation

• Interstitial boost superior to EBRT boost

• Emerging technologies, further studies needed:

• Static and Dynamic shielding techniques

• Applicators for catheter – based hyperthermia

• Nanoparticle eluting

Historical

Paris

Stockholm

Manchester

Fletcher

Modern

Stockholm

Manchester

& Fletcher

Mould

Limitations of

IC Applicators

Emerging

Technologies