1984-1985 / 2001
Relative advantages and disadvantages: LDR vs
HDR
LDR
HDR
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•Single step procedure
•Low radioprotection
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•Requires HDR facility
•Volume limited
•Can implant large glands
•Limited cover of ECE/SV
•Dose delivery variable
•Can implant ECE and SV
•Accurate dose delivery
•Dose limited/fixed
•QA post implant
•Biologically higher dose
•QA pre delivery
•Less flexible for boosts
•Focal subvolume boosts