Brachytherapy and endoresection in the treatment of choroidal melanoma a review of patients treated in South Africa

Master Thesis

2012

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Rice, James C
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Myer, Landon
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Public Health and Family Medicine
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Abstract
This study is a retrospective cohort analysis of patients undergoing two different treatment modalities (brachytherapy and endoresection) for medium sized choroidal melanoma. Study methods involve the collection of baseline and follow-up data from three sources: 1) A database collected by the department of Radiation Oncology at Groote Schuur Hospital; 2) Private physicians responsible for patient follow-up following brachytherapy; 3) Private physicians responsible for endoresection surgery and patient follow-up. To date there has been limited publication of the outcomes of patients treated for choroidal melanoma in South Africa. The study aims to compare the outcomes of these procedures to help identify the possible benefits of each form of treatment.
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Includes bibliographical references.

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Clinical Research

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Rice, J. 2012. Brachytherapy and endoresection in the treatment of choroidal melanoma a review of patients treated in South Africa. University of Cape Town.

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