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 Wu Charles B Simone Ii Daphna Y Gelblum Dale Michael LovelockWendy HarrisAndreas Rimner

Published 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.

Keyphrases

radiation therapy
high frequency
energy transfer
spinal cord
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation induced
locally advanced
drug delivery