[Factors influencing the absorbed dose at points A and B during intracavitary radiotherapy of cancer of the cervix].

Deviation of the central endostat from the median line and changes in the distance between sources in ovoids were found to significantly influence formation of absorbed dose in points A and B. The results of the study permit taking the said circumstances into account.

[Reduction of radiation exposure by protective measures in heart catheter studies and interventional cardiology].

To estimate scatter radiation exposure of physicians and radiologic assistants, phantom measurements were made in different projections during coronary angiography and angioplasty. Scatter radiation was reduced by using a protective glass (1.5 mm) and a shield (1.

Interstitial pneumonia as a cause of early mortality in allogeneic bone marrow transplantation: the Viennese experience.

A uniquely low incidence and death rate of interstitial pneumonia after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation for haemopoietic malignancy is described. Deduced from the comparison with results from a multicenter study, we conclude, that a) reduction of the dose rate to less than 5 rad/min, b) exclusion of CMV pos platelet donors and c) application of a CMV hyperimmune globulin are effectful means to reduce this most often deathly complication after BMT for haemopoietic malignancy.

Survival and quality of life in 23 patients with severe aplastic anemia treated with bone marrow transplantation (BMT).

Survival and quality of life are reported in 23 pretransfused patients with severe aplastic anemia (SAA) who underwent bone marrow transplantation (BMT). The projected survival is 76% with 18 of 23 patients being alive 332 to 1677 days post graft (median: 842). 5 patients died between day 4 and 416.