Low energy contact X-ray brachytherapy for treatment of rectal cancer: a health technology appraisal by Health Technology Wales.
Hayley BennettChristopher RaoLeona BattenElise HaslerDavid JarromMatthew PrettyjohnsCraig BarringtonArthur Sun MyintPublished in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2024)
This evidence review and cost-utility analysis indicates that CXB is likely to be clinically and cost effective, as part of a watch and wait strategy for adults fit for surgery. Wider access to CXB is supported by patient testimonies.
Keyphrases
- case report
- rectal cancer
- healthcare
- public health
- mental health
- locally advanced
- minimally invasive
- health information
- high dose
- radiation therapy
- coronary artery bypass
- high resolution
- health promotion
- human health
- social media
- magnetic resonance
- surgical site infection
- coronary artery disease
- risk assessment
- climate change
- percutaneous coronary intervention