A method for precise radium needle implantation in the therapy of tumors of the tongue and floor of the mouth is described. The device is fabricated as a two-piece acrylic splint that may be applied easily either under local or general anesthesia. It provides the radiation therapist with parallel positioning of the needles and an optimum distribution pattern. Fabrication and clinical application of the device are presented.

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell↗

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The Pelvic Organs as Foci of Infection in Inflammatory Diseases of the Eye.

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Journal Article↗

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A retrospective study of paresthesia of the dental alveolar nerves.

Paresthesia is a rare clinical finding subsequent to surgery accompanied by the administration of local anesthetics. A small patient population was identified whose clinical problem may be explained by neurotoxicity due to a local anesthetic metabolite. Reasonable questions arise from these clinical observations that would benefit from prospective studies to explain sensory loss on a biochemical basis.

Anesthesia, Dental↗

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Carotid body tumors.

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Adolescent↗