Development and validation of a novel scoring system to predict the risk of uterine perforation during intracavitary brachytherapy for cervical cancer.

Ezhil Sindhanai M Parvath Neenu Oliver John Arvind Sathyamurthy Jeba Karunya Ramireddy Thomas Samuel Ram

Published in: Journal of gynecologic oncology (2023)

The novel scoring system is an effective predictor of perforation risk during BT. Implementing this during BT assessment can optimize the need for ultrasound guidance during the procedure.

Keyphrases

high dose
magnetic resonance imaging
radiation therapy
minimally invasive
quality improvement
locally advanced
ultrasound guided
rectal cancer
breast cancer risk