- Effective means of securing the implant
- Comfortable - no sutures
- No skin irritation - no tape
- Maintains patient dignity
- Reduces staff exposure to radiation
The radiation implant brief will accommodate LDR and HDR gyn brachytherapy applicators. The brief is made of a soft cotton lycra spandex and is sized according to a womens standard undergarment size.
A slit in the crotch allows the physician to insert the applicator and catheters, and to pack the vagina.
The implant is held in place by a strap that goes between the leg from front to back.
The brief is comfortable for the patient as no labia sutures or tape are needed. The brief covers the patient genitalia and perineun which helps maintain the patients dignity.
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