Dermatologic Radiotherapy

Dermatologic Radiotherapy by O. Braun-Falco, H. Goldschmidt, S. Lukacs.

TO THE ENGLISH EDITION Ionizing radiation has played an important role in the treatment of skin diseases for many decades. With strict adherence to modern standards of radiation protection, radiotherapy is a safe and effective method that benefits many patients who cannot be treated adequately by ot...

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Main Authors: Braun-Falco, O. (Author), Goldschmidt, H. (Author), Lukacs, S. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 1976.
Edition:1st ed. 1976.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Dermatology.
Radiotherapy.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1 physical basis of dermatologic radiotherapy
  • 1.1 Electromagnetic Radiation
  • 1.2 Production of X Rays
  • 1.3 The X-Ray Tube
  • 1.4 Radiation Quality
  • 1.5 Radiation Quantity
  • 1.6 Interaction of X Radiation and Matter
  • 1.7 Radiation Dosimetry
  • 1.8 Selection of Physical Treatment Factors
  • 1.9 Methods of Dermatologic Radiotherapy
  • 1.10 Roentgen Therapy Apparatus Used in Dermatologic Radiation Therapy
  • 1.11 Radionuclides
  • 2 general radiobiology
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Primary Reactions to Physical Processes
  • 2.3 Factors Influencing the Response to Radiation
  • 2.4 Absorption of X Rays in Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Cartilage, and Bone
  • 2.5 Effects of X Rays on Skin and Skin Appendages
  • 3 radiation safety and protection
  • 3.1 General Considerations
  • 3.2 Shielding
  • 3.3 Dose Limits
  • 4 radiotherapy of cutaneous tumors
  • 4.1 General Considerations
  • 4.2 Radiotherapy of Malignant Epithelial Tumors of the Skin
  • 4.3 Radiotherapy of Malignant Melanoma
  • 4.4 Radiotherapy of Malignant Mesodermal Neoplasms (Sarcomas)
  • 4.5 Radiotherapy of Cutaneous Lymphomas, Reticuloses, and Leukemias
  • 4.6 Radiotherapy of Premalignant Skin Conditions
  • 4.7 Radiotherapy of Benign Skin Tumors
  • 5 radiotherapy of benign dermatoses
  • 5.1 General Considerations
  • 5.2 Specific Indications
  • 6 teleroentgen therapy of generalized dermatoses
  • 6.1 General Considerations
  • 6.2 Physical Foundation of Teleroentgen Therapy
  • 6.3 Radiation Protection in Teleroentgen Therapy
  • 6.4 Technical Procedure
  • 6.5 Indications for Teleroentgen Therapy.

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