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Optimization of Needle Placement for Interstitial Brachytherapy in Managing Vaginal Stump Recurrence of Cervical Cancer Using Transrectal Ultrasound Guidance

  • By

  • Mingyuan Wu

  • Zirui Jiang

  • Xinxin Xian

  • Man Lu

  • Tingting Li

  • March 7, 2026

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    Vaginal stump cancer is a common recurrence after cervical cancer surgery, significantly impacting patient mortality and quality of life.

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    Interstitial brachytherapy (ISBT) effectively manages vaginal stump recurrence, but improper needle placement can lead to severe complications.

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    Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guidance offers real-time monitoring during ISBT, improving needle placement accuracy and minimizing risks.

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    This study retrospectively analyzed 32 patients, comparing TRUS-guided ISBT with conventional methods to evaluate clinical outcomes.

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    The findings aim to establish the feasibility and efficacy of TRUS-guided ISBT for patients with vaginal stump recurrence.

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Optimization of Needle Placement for Interstitial Brachytherapy in Managing Vaginal Stump Recurrence of Cervical Cancer Using Transrectal Ultrasound Guidance

  • by Mingyuan Wu, Zirui Jiang, Xinxin Xian, Man Lu, Tingting Li

  • March 7, 2026

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