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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 3 D adaptation

• Emerging technologies:

• Intracavitary/interstitial techniques

• Comprehensive applicator IC/IS (Vienna II type)

• 3D printing

Historical

Paris

Stockholm

Manchester

Fletcher

Modern

Stockholm

Manchester

& Fletcher

Mould

Limitations of

IC Applicators

Emerging

Technologies