Intraoperative Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer: A Review of the Evidence
Figure 1
(a) The portable X-ray accelerator (Intrabeam). Soft X-rays are produced at the tip of the drift tube. (b) The intrabeam device mounted on the stand. The unit is portable and can be moved into the operating theatre as and when required. (c) Sterile drape and applicator in place, ready for positioning by the surgeon. (d) The applicator has been placed in the tumour bed and a purse-string suture is being applied to ensure conformity of the tissue to the applicator.
