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Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Compared With 3d Conformal Radiotherapy For Craniospinal Irradiation In Adults – Do We Gain Anything?, X. Shen, M. Studenski, A. Harrison, Y. Xiao, T. Biswas
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Compared With 3d Conformal Radiotherapy For Craniospinal Irradiation In Adults – Do We Gain Anything?, X. Shen, M. Studenski, A. Harrison, Y. Xiao, T. Biswas
Bodine Journal
Purpose: Craniospinal irradiation (CSI) remains one of the most technically challenging planning processes in radiation oncology due to its long shape especially in adults and complex target volume. In addition, CSI is associated with significant acute and late morbidities. We undertook a dosimetric analysis to determine if intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) could improve target coverage while sparing normal tissue structures compared to classic 3D conformal radiation (3D‐CRT) planning.
American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 52nd Annual Meeting October 31 - November 4, San Diego, CA
Imrt For Craniospinal Irradiation: A Dosimetric Comparison, M. Studenski, T. Biswas, Y. Xiao, A. Harrison
Imrt For Craniospinal Irradiation: A Dosimetric Comparison, M. Studenski, T. Biswas, Y. Xiao, A. Harrison
Bodine Journal
Purpose: This work tests the possibility of using IMRT to promote organ sparing for the treatment of CSI. The traditional CSI technique uses opposed lateral fields to treat the brain and posterior fields to treat the spine. Published manuscripts focusing on the possibility of IMRT for CSI have only looked at pediatric cases. Here, we will plan IMRT for CSI on adult patients to quantify the dosimetric gains when compared to traditional techniques.
American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) 52nd Annual Meeting July 18-22, Philadelphia, PA