Impact of applicator curvature in contact interventional radiotherapy (brachytherapy) for skin cancer: exploring the “Nautilus Effect”

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Enrico Rosa · Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic

Sofia Raponi · Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Bruno Fionda · Advanced Radiation Therapy (United States)

Antonio Napolitano · Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital

Valentina Lancellotta · Advanced Radiation Therapy (United States)

Maria Vaccaro · Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic

Martina De Angeli

Abstract

Future works are needed to focus on clinical validation and creation of a personalized curvature applicator for complex anatomical regions to improve the treatment outcomes.

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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

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Published in: Physica Medica

Volume 145, pp. 105767-105767

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2026.105767

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Impact of applicator curvature in contact interventional radiotherapy (brachytherapy) for skin cancer: exploring the “Nautilus Effect”

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