Adoption of Hybrid MRI-Linac Systems for the Treatment of Brain Tumors: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature Regarding Clinical and Technical Features.

Andrea Emanuele GueriniStefania NiciStefano Maria MagriniStefano RigaCristian ToraciLudovica PegurriGiorgio FacherisClaudia CozzaglioDavide FarinaRoberto LiserreRoberto GasparottiMarco RavanelliPaolo RondiLuigi SpiazziMichela Buglione

Published in: Technology in cancer research & treatment (2023)

The adoption of an MRI-only workflow is feasible and could offer several advantages for the treatment of brain tumors, including superior image quality for lesions and OARs and the possibility to adapt the treatment plan on the basis of daily MRI. The growing body of clinical data will clarify the potential benefit in terms of toxicity and response to treatment.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
electronic health record
image quality
combination therapy
machine learning
risk assessment
climate change