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What is Plaque Radiotherapy?

Plaque radiotherapy, also known as brachytherapy, is a targeted radiation therapy used to treat certain eye tumors, particularly choroidal melanoma, a cancer of the pigment cells in the eye’s middle layer. This approach delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.

Procedure:

  1. Preparation: General anesthesia is typically used to keep you unconscious during the procedure.
  2. Plaque Placement: A thin disc-shaped plaque, made of gold and containing radioactive seeds, is surgically sewn onto the sclera (white part) of the eye, positioned directly over the tumor.
  3. Radiation Delivery: Over a predetermined period (usually several days), the radioactive seeds emit radiation, destroying cancer cells within the tumor.
  4. Plaque Removal: Once the radiation treatment is complete, the plaque is carefully removed from the eye.

Suitable Candidates:

  • Patients with small to medium-sized choroidal melanomas.
  • Individuals who want to preserve their vision as much as possible.
  • Those who are not good candidates for other treatment options like enucleation (eye removal) or traditional external beam radiation therapy.

Unsuitable Candidates:

  • Patients with very large tumors or tumors that have spread beyond the eye.
  • Individuals with certain eye conditions that could make plaque placement difficult or risky.
  • People with a high risk of bleeding or infection.

Advantages:

  • Targeted Treatment: Delivers high radiation doses directly to the tumor, minimizing damage to healthy tissues.
  • Vision Preservation: Offers a chance to save vision in some cases, where other treatments might require eye removal.
  • Outpatient Procedure: Plaque placement and removal are often performed on an outpatient basis.
  • Shorter Treatment Time: Compared to traditional radiation therapy, plaque treatment is completed within a few days.

Complications:

  • Radiation Retinopathy: Damage to the light-sensitive retina, which can lead to vision loss. This risk increases with higher radiation doses.
  • Radiation Cataract: Clouding of the eye’s natural lens, a potential long-term side effect.
  • Glaucoma: Increased eye pressure, which can be managed with medication or surgery.
  • Eye Infection: Although uncommon, infection is a possible complication requiring prompt medical attention.
  • Bleeding: Bleeding can occur during surgery but is usually minimal with modern techniques.

Preoperative Care:

  • Comprehensive eye exam to assess tumor size, location, and suitability for plaque therapy.
  • Discussion of risks and benefits with your ophthalmologist.
  • Blood tests and other medical evaluations to ensure you can undergo surgery safely.

Postoperative Care:

  • Eye drops to prevent infection and inflammation.
  • Wearing an eye shield for protection while sleeping.
  • Regular follow-up appointments to monitor for complications and vision changes.
  • Potential need for additional treatment, such as laser surgery for a secondary cataract.

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Description

What is Plaque Radiotherapy?

Plaque radiotherapy, also known as brachytherapy, is a targeted radiation therapy used to treat certain eye tumors, particularly choroidal melanoma, a cancer of the pigment cells in the eye’s middle layer. This approach delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.

Procedure:

  1. Preparation: General anesthesia is typically used to keep you unconscious during the procedure.
  2. Plaque Placement: A thin disc-shaped plaque, made of gold and containing radioactive seeds, is surgically sewn onto the sclera (white part) of the eye, positioned directly over the tumor.
  3. Radiation Delivery: Over a predetermined period (usually several days), the radioactive seeds emit radiation, destroying cancer cells within the tumor.
  4. Plaque Removal: Once the radiation treatment is complete, the plaque is carefully removed from the eye.

Suitable Candidates:

  • Patients with small to medium-sized choroidal melanomas.
  • Individuals who want to preserve their vision as much as possible.
  • Those who are not good candidates for other treatment options like enucleation (eye removal) or traditional external beam radiation therapy.

Unsuitable Candidates:

  • Patients with very large tumors or tumors that have spread beyond the eye.
  • Individuals with certain eye conditions that could make plaque placement difficult or risky.
  • People with a high risk of bleeding or infection.

Advantages:

  • Targeted Treatment: Delivers high radiation doses directly to the tumor, minimizing damage to healthy tissues.
  • Vision Preservation: Offers a chance to save vision in some cases, where other treatments might require eye removal.
  • Outpatient Procedure: Plaque placement and removal are often performed on an outpatient basis.
  • Shorter Treatment Time: Compared to traditional radiation therapy, plaque treatment is completed within a few days.

Complications:

  • Radiation Retinopathy: Damage to the light-sensitive retina, which can lead to vision loss. This risk increases with higher radiation doses.
  • Radiation Cataract: Clouding of the eye’s natural lens, a potential long-term side effect.
  • Glaucoma: Increased eye pressure, which can be managed with medication or surgery.
  • Eye Infection: Although uncommon, infection is a possible complication requiring prompt medical attention.
  • Bleeding: Bleeding can occur during surgery but is usually minimal with modern techniques.

Preoperative Care:

  • Comprehensive eye exam to assess tumor size, location, and suitability for plaque therapy.
  • Discussion of risks and benefits with your ophthalmologist.
  • Blood tests and other medical evaluations to ensure you can undergo surgery safely.

Postoperative Care:

  • Eye drops to prevent infection and inflammation.
  • Wearing an eye shield for protection while sleeping.
  • Regular follow-up appointments to monitor for complications and vision changes.
  • Potential need for additional treatment, such as laser surgery for a secondary cataract.

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Vendor Information

  • Store Name: wmedtour
  • Vendor: wmedtour
  • Address: Yazd (یزد)
  • No ratings found yet!