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Shiho Wada1, Tomohiro Itonaga1, Ryuji Mikami1
1Department of Radiology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, JPN.
Cureus
|February 23, 2026
Summary
This case report shows radiotherapy can cause lasting lung function changes. Four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) revealed dose-related ventilation decline after lung cancer treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary imaging
- Radiation oncology
- Medical physics
Background:
- Radiotherapy (RT) is crucial for lung cancer treatment but its long-term effects on regional lung function are not fully understood.
- Assessing post-treatment pulmonary changes is vital for patient management and lung preservation strategies.
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