Neoadjuvant volumetric modulated arc radiochemotherapy with a simultaneous integrated boost technique compared to standard chemoradiation for locally advanced rectal cancer
Natalia JankarashviliSophio KakhadzeMaia TopeshashviliLasha TurkiasviliMariam TchiabrishviliPublished in: Turkish journal of medical sciences (2019)
The SIB-VMAT technique is effective and safe for irradiating locally advanced rectal cancer. Its effectiveness is expressed in higher clinical and pathological complete response rates and safety with the same rates of acute toxicity.
Keyphrases
- locally advanced
- rectal cancer
- neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- phase ii study
- liver failure
- randomized controlled trial
- squamous cell carcinoma
- systematic review
- radiation therapy
- respiratory failure
- oxidative stress
- drug induced
- aortic dissection
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- mechanical ventilation