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Published on: November 21, 2017
Quality assurance for clinical studies in regional deep hyperthermia
Gregor Bruggmoser1, Stefan Bauchowitz, Richard Canters
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Freiburg, Germany. gregor.bruggmoser@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Background:
A guideline is provided for the implementation of regional deep hyperthermia treatments under strict rules of quality assurance. The objective is to guarantee a comparable and comprehensible method in the treatment and scientific analysis of hyperthermia. The guideline describes regional deep hyperthermia (RHT) and MR-controlled partial body hyperthermia (PBH) of children, young and adult patients. According to this guideline, hyperthermia treatment is always applied in combination with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
Methods:
The guideline is based on practical experience from several hyperthermia centers. The procedure allows applying jointly coordinated standards and quality control in hyperthermia for studies.
Results:
The guideline contains recommendations for hyperthermia treatments, including indication, preparation, treatment, and standardized analysis.
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