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[Preparation for transcutaneous irradiation]

P Lefèvre1, G Kantor

  • 11. Centre régional de lutte contre le cancer, Fondation Bergonié, Bordeaux.

La Revue Du Praticien
|April 15, 1994
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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Radiological Imaging

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  • Accurate radiation dose delivery necessitates a multi-step process.
  • Clinical tumor evaluation is crucial for defining target volumes.
  • Medical imaging, including CT and MRI, aids in precise localization.

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  • To outline the essential clinical and technical procedures for precise radiation therapy.
  • To highlight the role of imaging in defining target volumes and organs at risk.
  • To describe the dosimetric calculations and treatment planning optimization.

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  • Radiation therapy planning involves clinical assessment of tumor extent to define target volumes.
  • Imaging techniques, such as simulators, CT, and MRI, are employed for precise localization of targets and organs at risk.

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  • Dosimetric studies and calculations, ranging from simple measurements to complex CT/MRI-based analyses, are performed by radiophysicists for treatment optimization.

    • Impact:

    • Ensures accurate radiation delivery to target volumes, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
    • Establishes a standardized technical sheet for quality control and assurance of radiation treatments.
    • Facilitates optimized treatment planning through advanced imaging and dosimetric calculations.