Abstract
In primary and secondary tumors of the spinal column, radiotherapy is used to effect a cure, but mainly the goal is palliative. In the latter case, the course is either accelerated over less than 2 weeks (e.g., 1 dose of 10 Gy, 5 X 4 Gy, 10 X 3 Gy) or extended over 3 or more weeks (e.g., 40-50 Gy over 4-5 weeks). For teletherapy, megavolt radiotherapeutical devices are mainly used. In addition, supplementary brachytherapy is available with iodine-125 or iridium-192 seeds.
| Translated title of the contribution | Principles, indications and results of radiotherapy of spinal tumors |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Orthopade |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 389-401 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| ISSN | 0085-4530 |
| Publication status | Published - 09.1987 |
