Dapper H, Habl G, Hirche C, Muench S, Oechsner M, Mayinger M, Sauter C, Combs SE, Habermehl D (2018)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2018
Book Volume: 57
Pages Range: 825-830
Journal Issue: 6
DOI: 10.1080/0284186X.2017.1415459
Introduction: The ano-inguinal lymphatic drainage (AILD) is located in the subcutaneous adipose tissue of the proximal medial thigh. Findings from fluorescence methods give us new information about anatomical conditions of the AILD. Current contouring guidelines do not advise the inclusion of the ‘true’ AILD into the clinical target volume (CTV). Aim of this work was the retrospective analysis of the incidental dose to the AILD in an anal cancer (AC) patient cohort who underwent definitive chemoradiation (CRT) therapy with Volumetric Arc Therapy–Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (VMAT-IMRT). Methods: VMAT-IMRT plans of 15 AC patients were analyzed. Based on findings from new fluorescence methods we created a new volume, the expected AILD. The examined dosimetric parameters were the minimal, maximal and mean dose and V10–V50 that were delivered to the AILD, respectively. Results: The median volume of AILD was 1047 cm³. Mean D
APA:
Dapper, H., Habl, G., Hirche, C., Muench, S., Oechsner, M., Mayinger, M.,... Habermehl, D. (2018). Dosimetric quantification of the incidental irradiation of the ‘true’ (deep) ano-inguinal lymphatic drainage of anal cancer patients not described in conventional contouring guidelines. Acta Oncologica, 57(6), 825-830. https://doi.org/10.1080/0284186X.2017.1415459
MLA:
Dapper, Hendrik, et al. "Dosimetric quantification of the incidental irradiation of the ‘true’ (deep) ano-inguinal lymphatic drainage of anal cancer patients not described in conventional contouring guidelines." Acta Oncologica 57.6 (2018): 825-830.
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