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Conformal three-dimensional photon radiotherapy for paranasal sinus tumors.
- Source :
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Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology [Radiother Oncol] 2000 Aug; Vol. 56 (2), pp. 227-31. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Background: Tumors in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus are difficult to treat with radiotherapy. Usually, in addition to a two- or three-field photon technique, an interorbital electron field is required. This may result, however, in severe over- or underdosage, the latter being especially detrimental when occurring in the main tumor bulk.<br />Methods and Results: We present a conformal three-dimensional treatment technique that provides sufficient interorbital dose with photons only while sparing the eyes, optic nerves and chiasm, and may be considered for selected tumors in this region.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0167-8140
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10927142
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0167-8140(00)00212-7