Title | Physical Modalities in Dermatologic Therapy [electronic resource] : Radiotherapy, Electrosurgery, Phototherapy, Cryosurgery / edited by Herbert Goldschmidt |
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Imprint | New York, NY : Springer New York, 1978 |
Connect to | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-6259-6 |
Descript | XVI, 290 p. online resource |
1 Physical Aspects of Dermatologic Radiotherapy -- X-ray Phenomena -- Dosimetry -- Depth Dose Calculations -- Summary -- References -- 2 Radiobiology -- Interaction of Radiation with Matter -- LET and RBE -- Interaction of Radiation with Water -- Site of Radiation Damage -- Cell Survival Curves -- Time Required for Repair of Radiation Injury -- Effect of Multiple Doses on Cell Survival -- Mixed Cell Populations -- Oxygen Effect -- Cell Survival Curves and High LET Radiation -- Clinical Applications of the Oxygen Effect -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 Radiation and Cell Kinetics -- Cell Division Cycle and Age Responses to Radiation -- Division Delay -- Reproductive Failure and Interphase Death -- Chromosomal Damage -- DNA Synthesis -- Radiation and Cell Kinetics: Therapeutic Implications -- References -- 4 Radiation Protection -- Radiation Protection of the Geographic Vicinity -- Radiation Protection of the Patient -- Radiation Protection of Office Personnel -- References -- 5 Radiodermatitis and Other Adverse Sequelae of Cutaneous Irradiation -- Primary Effects of Cutaneous Radiation -- Radiation (Roentgen) Erythema -- The Maximum Permissible Dose for Benign Skin Disease -- Acute Radiodermatitis -- Chronic Radiodermatitis -- Effects of Grenz Radiation -- The Roentgen Ulcer -- Radiation-Induced Skin Carcinoma -- Noncutaneous Effects of Skin Irradiation -- References -- 6 Treatment Planning: Selection of Physical Factors and Radiation Techniques -- Physical Factors -- Radiation Techniques -- Dermatologic X-ray Machines -- References -- 7 Megavoltage Radiation Therapy -- Interactions of Radiation with Matter -- Types of Megavoltage Therapy Units -- Advantages of Megavoltage Therapy Units -- Constitutional Symptoms -- Treatment Planning -- Summary -- References -- 8 Current Usage of Dermatologic Radiotherapy in the United States and Canada -- Equipment -- Usage -- Value of Dermatologic Radiotherapy -- Indications -- Residency Training -- Future Training -- Reasons for Nonusage -- Instruction at American Academy of Dermatology -- Examination in Radiation Therapy by American Board of Dermatology -- Reference -- 9 Radiotherapy of Cutaneous Malignancies -- X-ray Therapy of Basal Cell Carcinomas -- Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Keratoacanthoma -- Bowenโs Disease and Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma -- Mycosis Fungoides -- Kaposiโs Sarcoma -- Half-dose Depth (D1/2) Concept -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Radiotherapy of Lentigo Maligna and Bowenโs Disease -- Lentigo Maligna -- Bowenโs Disease -- Summary -- References -- 11 Electron Beam Therapy in Dermatology -- Methods and Materials -- Treatment Results in Mycosis Fungoides -- Treatment Results in Other Malignant Diseases -- Benign Diseases -- Summary -- References -- 12 Teleroentgen Therapy of Mycosis Fungoides and Benign Dermatoses -- History -- Methods -- Dosage -- Radiation Protection -- Indications -- Side Effects -- Summary of Therapeutic Results in 26 Patients -- Teleroentgen Therapy for Generalized Benign Dermatoses -- References -- 13 Radiotherapy of Benign Dermatoses -- General Considerations -- Effects of X Rays on Tissues Other Than Skin -- Technical Considerations -- Traditional Indications for Radiation Therapy -- Summary -- References -- 14 Ultrasoft X Rays, Including Grenz Rays -- Physical and Technical Considerations -- Radiation Side Effects -- Indications for Radiotherapy -- Indications for Superficial X-ray Treatment -- Conclusion -- Synopsis: Ultrasoft X Rays -- References -- 15 Grenz-Ray Therapy: Regimens and Results -- Technical Considerations -- Sequelae -- Clinical Applications -- References -- to Chapters 16 through 20 -- 16 Electricity -- 17 Direct Current: Iontophoresis and Galvanic Surgery -- 18 Epilation -- 19 Electrocautery -- 20 Alternating Current: Electrosurgery -- Effects of High Frequency Current on Tissue -- Precautions in the Use of Electrosurgical Applications -- Clinical Applications -- Electrosurgical Treatment of Specific Lesions -- References -- 21 Phototherapy: Light Sources -- Light Sources -- Clinical Use -- References -- 22 Light Therapy -- Artificial Sources of UV Radiation -- Ultraviolet Radiation and Vitamin D -- The Erythema Threshold with Ultraviolet Radiation -- Use of Phototherapy in Various Diseases -- References -- 23 Laser Dermatologic Surgery: Research and Clinical Applications -- Laser Reactions in Tissue -- Laser Safety -- Laser Applications -- Diagnostic Laser Techniques in Dermatology -- Investigative Dermatologic Surgery -- Laser Dermatologic Surgery -- References -- 24 The Plasma Torch -- The Plasma Torch: The Plasma Scalpel -- References -- 25 Ultrasound -- Physics and Biophysics -- The Generator -- Physiologic Effects -- Application Technique -- Uses of Ultrasound in Dermatology -- Conclusions -- References -- 26 Cryosurgery in Dermatology -- The Pathogenesis of Cryonecrosis -- Instrumentation -- Treatment of Benign Disorders of the Skin -- Treatment of Malignant Tumors of the Skin -- Reflections Following Thirteen Years of Cryosurgery -- Statistical Data -- References