Published October 1, 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Imaging for Stereotactic Spine Radiotherapy: Clinical Considerations

  • 1. Department of Radiation Oncology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  • 2. Department of Radiology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  • 3. Department of Physics and Medical Technology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Description

There is growing interest in the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for spinal metastases. With the need for accurate target definition and conformal avoidance of critical normal structures, high-quality multimodal imaging has emerged as a key component at each stage of the treatment process. Multidisciplinary collaboration is necessary to optimize imaging protocols and implement imaging advances into routine patient care.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.04.039

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.04.039;
PII
S0360-3016(11)00560-8;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
Journal Volume
81
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 321-330
ISSN
0360-3016
CODEN
IOBPD3

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
43066098
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
IMAGES; METASTASES; PATIENTS; RADIOTHERAPY; VERTEBRAE
Descriptors DEC
BODY; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY; SKELETON; THERAPY

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Copyright
Copyright (c) 2011 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.