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Comparison of the characteristics and outcomes of the radioactive seed implant group and the conventional radiotherapy group.
| Complications | Radioactive seed implant group (n=12) | Conventional radiotherapy group (n=11) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronchopleural fistula | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | – |
| Great vessel rupture | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | – |
| Radiation pneumonitis | 0 (0) | 3 (27.3) | 0.093 |
| Dislocation of 125I particle | 1 (8.3) | 0 (0) | 0.522 |
| Bone marrow suppression | 1 (8.3) | 3 (27.3) | 0.317 |
