Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) comparison to 3D-conformal technique in lung stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR).

Frances MarkAnoud AlnsourScott N PenfoldAdrian EstermanRobert KeysHien Le

Published in: Journal of medical radiation sciences (2022)

The dosimetry for 3D-CRT and VMAT plans were not significantly different including V5, and therefore we conclude that VMAT treatment is unlikely to be associated with an increased risk of radiation pneumonitis.

Keyphrases

early stage
radiation induced
radiation therapy
heart failure
squamous cell carcinoma
rheumatoid arthritis
bone marrow
smoking cessation
clinical evaluation