Is two-dimensional field definition sufficient for pelvic node coverage in rectal cancer compared to technical three-dimensional definition?

Maria Antonietta Gambacorta, Danilo Pasini, Bruce Daniel Minsky, Stefano Arcangeli, Alice Mannocci, Maria Cristina Barba, Brunella Barbaro, Stefania Manfrida, Mario Balducci, Vincenzo Valentini

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Abstract

To assess the effectiveness of the potential advantages with 3-dimensional-based treatment planning versus 2-dimensional pelvic bone-based treatment planning in patients with rectal cancer, controlled for clinical stage.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)191-198
Number of pages8
JournalTumori
Volume99
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Lymph Nodes
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Pelvis
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal
  • Rectal Neoplasms

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