@Article{Aronowitz2013,
journal="Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy",
issn="1689-832X",
volume="5",
number="2",
year="2013",
title="Review paperThe phylogeny of permanent prostate brachytherapy",
abstract="Permanent prostate brachytherapy has been practiced for more than a century. This review examines the influence of earlier procedures on the modern transperineal ultrasound-directed technique. A literature review was conducted to examine the origin of current clinical practice. The dimensions of the modern brachytherapy seed, the prescription dose, and implant/teletherapy sequencing are vestigial features, which may be suboptimal in the current era of low-energy photon-emitting radionuclides and computerized dose calculations. Although the modern transperineal permanent prostate implant procedure has proven to be safe and effective, it should undergo continuous re-evaluation and evolution to ensure that its potential is maximized.",
author="Aronowitz, Jesse N.
and Rivard, Mark J.",
pages="89--92",
doi="10.5114/jcb.2013.35562",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2013.35562"
}