Gynecologic Radiation Therapy [electronic resource] : Novel Approaches to Image-Guidance and Management /
Viswanathan, Akila N.editor.
Kirisits, Christian.editor.
Erickson, Beth E.editor.
Pötter, Richard.editor.
Recent advances in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies led to a new worldwide consensus to introduce image guidance to gynecologic radiation therapy, particularly to brachytherapy. The book summarizes the changed practice of management: treatment planning for cervical cancer, not modified for over 60 years, has been shifted to an image-based approach, endometrial cancer management with an increase in the use of chemotherapy and vaginal brachytherapy, and vaginal cancer therapy including image guidance and high-dose delivery with IMRT.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 1:Radiologic Imaging of Gynecologic Malignancies General Considerations -- Section 2: Clinical Utility of Imaging for EBRT Issues with Imaging in the Use of Radiation for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer.-The Use of Image Guidance in External Beam Planning.-The Use of Imaging for 3D Conformal and for IMRT in Vaginal/Vulvar cancer -- Section 3: Image Guided Brachytherapy, Medical and Biological Treatment Planning Adaptive Contouring of GTV, CTV and Organs and Ris.-Medical Aspects of Treatment Planning.-Radiobiologic Aspects of Brachytherapy in the Era of 3D Imaging -- Section 4: Image Guided Brachytherapy: Physics Treatment Planning 3D Image Guided Treatment Planning -- Section 5: Practical Approaches Applicator Selection, Insertion adn Imaging of 3D Image-Based Intracavitary Brachytherapy.-Post-operative Vaginal Cylinder Brachytherapy -- Template-Guided Interstittial Brachytherapy Section 6: Outcomes -- Clinical Outcomes of 3D External Beam and Brachytherapy.
Recent advances in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies led to a new worldwide consensus to introduce image guidance to gynecologic radiation therapy, particularly to brachytherapy. The book summarizes the changed practice of management: treatment planning for cervical cancer, not modified for over 60 years, has been shifted to an image-based approach, endometrial cancer management with an increase in the use of chemotherapy and vaginal brachytherapy, and vaginal cancer therapy including image guidance and high-dose delivery with IMRT.
Radiotherapy.
Oncology  .
Gynecology .
Urology.
Radiology.
Radiotherapy.
Oncology.
Gynecology.
Urology.
Imaging / Radiology.