Table 2.
Existing and proposed dwell time patterns in ring applicator with 4 cm intra-uterine (IU) tandem. IUTT/RT is 1 : 1 (existing approach) and 2 : 1 (proposed approach)
| Dwell points | From tip [cm] | X-pos [cm] | Y-pos [cm] | Z-pos [cm] | Existing attern Dwell time [s] | Proposed pattern Dwell time [s] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-uterine (4 cm) applicator | ||||||
| 1 | 0.68 | –0.02 | –0.06 | –3.44 | 69.17 | 85.49 |
| 2 | 1.18 | –0.02 | –0.06 | –2.94 | 69.17 | 85.49 |
| 3 | 1.68 | –0.02 | –0.06 | –2.44 | 69.17 | 85.49 |
| 4 | 2.18 | –0.02 | –0.06 | –1.94 | 69.17 | 85.49 |
| 5 | 2.68 | –0.02 | –0.06 | –1.44 | 69.17 | 85.49 |
| 6 | 3.18 | –0.02 | –0.06 | –0.94 | 69.17 | 85.49 |
| 7 | 3.68 | –0.02 | –0.06 | –0.44 | 69.17 | 85.49 |
| 8 | 4.18 | –0.02 | –0.06 | 0.06 | 69.17 | 85.49 |
| 553.38 (9.22 min) | 683.95 (11.40 min.) | |||||
| Right ring (30 mm) applicator | ||||||
| 1 | 0.68 | 1.43 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 138.34 | 85.49 |
| 2 | 1.18 | 1.45 | 0.76 | 0.23 | 138.34 | 85.49 |
| 276.69 (4.62 min) | 170.99 (2.85 min) | |||||
| Left ring (30 mm) applicator | ||||||
| 1 | 0.68 | –1.55 | 0.34 | 0.03 | 138.34 | 85.49 |
| 2 | 1.18 | –1.52 | 0.84 | 0.05 | 138.34 | 85.49 |
| 276.69 (4.62 min) | 170.99 (2.85 min) | |||||