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A method for total skin electron treatment for infants
Summary
Treating pediatric mycosis fungoides with total skin electron beam radiation requires technique adaptation for infants. This study modified the standard technique to ensure uniform radiation dose delivery, crucial for preventing complications in children.
Area of Science:
- Radiation Oncology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Medical Physics
Background:
- Mycosis fungoides necessitates total skin surface radiation treatment.
- Treating infants presents unique challenges due to small body part diameters and the need for anesthesia.
- Standard total skin electron beam techniques can lead to excessive, uneven radiation doses in pediatric patients.