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a. Manual after-loading system
Advantages:
Generally, the radiation sources are Circumvents radiation protection
manually afterloaded into applicators problems of preloading.
or catheters that have been placed Allows better applicator placement
within the target volume. At the end and verification prior source
of treatment, the sources are placement.
removed, again manually. Manual Radiation hazard can be minimized
loading and removal of sources from in the OT/bystanders as patient
the applicators or catheters result in loaded in ward.
some radiation exposure to the
medical and support staff. Disadvantages:
Specialized applicators are required.
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