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Technical aspects of image-based treatment planning of rectal carcinoma
Robert Myerson1, Robert Drzymala
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Abstract:
The role of 3-dimensional treatment planning in the management of rectal cancer is not well defined. This report reviews technical guidelines for simulation, defining target volumes, and suggested beam configurations. Outcome from pilot clinical trials, with emphasis on the impact of volume and dose on tumor response and treatment morbidity is discussed.
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