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
cancer therapy
locally advanced
radiation induced
drug delivery
spinal cord injury