Radiotherapy molds: An approach to fabricating facial moulage

Gupta, Lokendra; Kumar, Avinash; Gurav, Sandeep; Pandey, Devanand

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.01.040

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.01.040

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Radiotherapy molds: An approach to fabricating facial moulage

Lokendra Gupta¹,

Avinash Kumar²,

Sandeep Gurav³

et al.

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Custom made brachytherapy applicator for squamous cell carcinoma of oral commissures

Gupta,

Mukherji,

Pujari

et al. 2024

Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

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Primary treatment with brachytherapy for oral cancer is uncommon in large malignant lesions; however, it is preferred by radiation oncologists for initial and smaller-sized lesions in compromised anatomical locations. The purpose of this report is to introduce and discuss the fabrication of a customized brachytherapy applicator for a case of well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral commissures using a radiotherapy thermoplastic mold (RTM). The RTM was molded into the shape of tongs and two acrylic wings were attached to these customized tongs to secure five high-dose radiotherapy catheter tubes. A mouth-stabilizing stent was used to stabilize the oral cavity throughout the brachytherapy process. A total dose of 45.5 Gy was delivered in 13 fractions to the lesion using a Cobalt-60 source over 35 days. At the end of the brachytherapy treatment and a follow-up period of 3 months, the patient responded well, and complete remission of the lesion was observed. The current brachytherapy applicator technique is a simple, viable, and curative option for patients with lesions in difficult -to- access anatomic locations.

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Custom made brachytherapy applicator for squamous cell carcinoma of oral commissures

Gupta,

Mukherji,

Pujari

et al. 2024

Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

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Radiotherapy molds: An approach to fabricating facial moulage

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Custom made brachytherapy applicator for squamous cell carcinoma of oral commissures

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