[Iridium 192 interstitial radiotherapy of carcinoma of the penis. Carcinologic results, dermatologic evaluation (about 87 cases) (author's transl)].

87 cases of epidermoid carcinoma of the penis treated by Ir 192 interstitial radiotherapy are studied. The 5 years survival rate, estimated on a 51 patients group, is 61 p. 100. Among these 51 patients, 12 had a local recurrence. The post-radiotherapy early reaction is estimated on a 79 patients group, with a mean duration of 3, 4 months. The early reaction is correlated to tumor size and not correlated to number of radio-active lines. The later dermatologic evolution is studied in 59 patients. In 22 cases, the scar remained supple, without any further local change. Local changes occurring in the 37 other cases are studied in their clinical aspect, signification and frequency. Of 34 patients followed longer than 40 months, 14 had local complications with 4 cases of local recurrence. The carcinologic reliability of this method is similar to that by surgery. It seems however it must be restricted to tumors limited to glans penis.