Eye Plaque Results: Treatment of Choroidal Melanoma
In a (2009) publication*, Dr. Finger created a table summarizing the results of the largest major clinical studies of radiation for choroidal melanoma at approximately 5 years follow up.
Chart: Comparison of Results after Plaque Radiation Therapy
(Click to Enlarge and View the Full Chart)
Overview Reference
- Radiation Therapy for Choroidal Melanoma. Finger PT.
Survey of Ophthalmology (Review Article) 42:215-32, 1997 - Palladium-103 ophthalmic plaque radiation therapy for choroidal melanoma: 400 treated patients. Finger PT, Chin KJ, Duvall G for The Palladium-103 for Choroidal Melanoma Study Group. Ophthalmology 2009;116:790-6.
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- Finger PT, Chin KJ, Duvall BS for The Palladium-103 for Choroidal Melanoma Study Group. Palladium-103 Ophthalmic Plaque Radiation Therapy for Choroidal Melanoma: 400 Treated Patients. Ophthalmology 2009;116:790-6.
