A comprehensive motion analysis - consequences for high precision image-guided radiotherapy of esophageal cancer patients.

Catharina T G RoosZohra FaizSabine VisserMargriet DietersHans Paul van der LaanLydia A den OtterJohn T M PlukkerJohannes A LangendijkAntje-Christin KnopfChristina T MuijsNanna M Sijtsema

Published in: Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) (2020)

Despite relatively constant breathing amplitudes, the variation in the diaphragm position (off-set), and consequently tumor position, was clinically relevant. These motion effects may result in either treatments that miss the target volume, or dose deviations in the form of highly localized over- or underdosed regions.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
early stage
peritoneal dialysis
radiation therapy
squamous cell carcinoma
intensive care unit
radiation induced
mechanical ventilation
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
patient reported