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Daily computed tomography image guidance: Dosimetric advantages outweigh low-dose radiation exposure for treatment of mediastinal lymphoma

Authors :
Amy C. Moreno
Donald Hancock
Pei Fong Wong
Jillian R. Gunther
Bouthaina S. Dabaja
Lin L. Zhu
Chelsea C. Pinnix
R. Martin
Source :
Radiotherapy and Oncology. 152:14-18
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2020.

Abstract

CT-guided treatment delivery can improve target localization in mediastinal lymphoma patients treated with "butterfly" intensity-modulated radiotherapy and deep-inspiration breath hold. Although daily CT imaging adds additional radiation exposure, its use may be justified given the greater normal tissue sparing enabled by PTV margin reduction.

Details

ISSN :
01678140
Volume :
152
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....864e938341cfb67828addd1947cfe139