A Prospective Study on Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Thoracic Radiation Therapy Guided by Bronchoscopically Implanted Electromagnetic Transponders.
Yuzhong Jeff MengNikhil P MankuzhyMohit ChawlaRobert P LeeEllen D YorkeZhigang ZhangEmily GelbSeng Boh LimJohn J CuaronAbraham Jing-Ching WuCharles B Simone IiDaphna Y GelblumDale Michael LovelockWendy HarrisAndreas RimnerPublished in: Cancers (2024)
Bronchoscopically implanted electromagnetic transponder-guided DIBH lung RT is feasible and safe, allowing for precise tumor targeting and reduced normal tissue exposure. Transponder-antenna distance was the most common challenge due to a limited antenna range, which could sometimes be circumvented by prone positioning.