An easy way to determine bone mineral density and predict pelvic insufficiency fractures in patients treated with radiotherapy for cervical cancer.

Drilon KurrumeliMarkus OechsnerBianca WeidenbächerChristine BrambsMaximilian LöfflerStephanie Elisabeth CombsKai BormMarciana Nona Duma

Published in: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] (2020)

The dose does not seem to have a relevant impact on the incidence of PIF in our patients. One of the predisposing factors for developing PIF after radiotherapy seems to be the low BMD. We presented an easy method to assess the BMD in planning CTs.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
early stage
body composition
locally advanced
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
radiation therapy
radiation induced
rectal cancer
risk factors
prognostic factors
squamous cell carcinoma