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Étude microdosimétrique de l'influence des matériaux sur l'efficacité biologique d'une source d'iode-125

Taschereau, Richard.   Universite Laval (Canada) ProQuest Dissertations & Theses,  2001. NQ65435.

Abstract (summary)

Cette thèse concerne les implants permanents pour la prostate. Les isotopes employés, le 103Pd et l'125I, semblent produire les mêmes résultats cliniques: le premier à cause d'une radiation plus efficace et le second à cause de sa demi-vie plus longue. La recherche utilise le cadre théorique de la microdosimétrie et des simulations Monte Carlo. Elle propose d'employer le spectre d'éjection dans le calcul de l'efficacité; ce changement fait passer l'efficacité relative du 103Pd de 10% à 5%. Elle montre ensuite qu'il est possible d'améliorer l'efficacité de la radiation de 125I par l'exploitation des rayons X caractéristiques de la capsule. Une source améliorée faite de molybdène et d'yttrium est donnée en exemple. Elle procure une radiation de 5–7% plus efficace, ce qui surclasse les deux sources existantes. Les applications ne se limitent pas au traitement de la prostate; le traitement du mélanome oculaire et la curiethérapie endovasculaire pourraient en bénéficier.

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This thesis concerns permanent implants for the prostate. The isotopes used, 103Pd and, seem to produce the same clinical results: the first because of a more effective radiation and the second because of its longer half-life. The research uses the theoretical framework of microdosimetry and Monte Carlo simulations. It proposes to use the ejection spectrum in the calculation of efficiency; this change increases the relative efficiency of 103Pd from 10% to 5%. It then shows that it is possible to improve the efficiency of radiation by exploiting the capsule's characteristic X-rays. An improved source made of molybdenum and yttrium is given as an example. It provides 5–7% more effective radiation, which outperforms the two existing sources. Applications are not limited to prostate treatment; treatment of ocular melanoma and endovascular brachytherapy could benefit.

Indexing (details)


Subject
Radiology;
Oncology;
Radiation;
Biophysics;
Nuclear physics;
Medical imaging
Classification
0574: Medical imaging
0992: Oncology
0756: Nuclear physics
0786: Biophysics
Identifier / keyword
Health and environmental sciences; Pure sciences; Biological sciences; French text; Iodine-125; Microdosimetry; Palladium-103; Prostate; Radiation therapy
Title
Étude microdosimétrique de l'influence des matériaux sur l'efficacité biologique d'une source d'iode-125
Alternate title
Microdosimetric Study of the Influence of Materials on the Biological Effectiveness of an Iodine-125 Source
Author
Taschereau, Richard
Number of pages
147
Publication year
2001
Degree date
2001
School code
0726
Source
DAI-B 62/12, Dissertation Abstracts International
ISBN
978-0-612-65435-8
Advisor
Roy, Rene
University/institution
Universite Laval (Canada)
University location
Canada -- Quebec, CA
Degree
Ph.D.
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language
French
Document type
Dissertation/Thesis
Dissertation/thesis number
NQ65435
ProQuest document ID
304753686
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/docview/304753686/abstract