What is Intraoperative Radiation?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Radiation Therapy
Intraoperative radiation is the use of radiation therapy during a surgical procedure. This is done in the operating room and typically uses a larger single dose of radiation. It can be used in combination with external beam radiation therapy.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillary thyroid carcinoma | 1 | 0 | |
| Small cell carcinoma (small cell lung cancer) | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Intraoperative Radiation
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 1 |
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