Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and simultaneous integrated boost in head-and-neck cancer: is there a place for critical swallowing structures dose sparing?

OBJECTIVE: To explore the potential of volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) to reduce the risk of swallowing problems after curative chemoradiotherapy. METHODS: 20 patients with head and neck cancer who previously underwent radiotherapy were selected. Radiotherapy was prescribed according to simu...

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Published in:Br J Radiol
Main Authors: Cilla, Savino, Deodato, Francesco, Macchia, Gabriella, Digesù, Cinzia, Ianiro, Anna, Piermattei, Angelo, Valentini, Vincenzo, Morganti, Alessio G
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: The British Institute of Radiology. 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4986495/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26728543
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20150764
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