Motion management strategies and technical issues associated with stereotactic body radiotherapy of thoracic and upper abdominal tumors: A review from NRG oncology
Recommended Citation
Brandner ED, Chetty IJ, Giaddui TG, Xiao Y, and Huq MS. Motion management strategies and technical issues associated with stereotactic body radiotherapy of thoracic and upper abdominal tumors: A review from nrg oncology. Med Phys 2017; Jun;44(6):2595-2612.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2017
Publication Title
Medical physics
Abstract
The efficacy of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) has been well demonstrated. However, it presents unique challenges for accurate planning and delivery especially in the lungs and upper abdomen where respiratory motion can be significantly confounding accurate targeting and avoidance of normal tissues. In this paper, we review the current literature on SBRT for lung and upper abdominal tumors with particular emphasis on addressing respiratory motion and its affects. We provide recommendations on strategies to manage motion for different, patient-specific situations. Some of the recommendations will potentially be adopted to guide clinical trial protocols.
Medical Subject Headings
Abdominal Neoplasms; Humans; Lung; Lung Neoplasms; Motion; Radiosurgery
PubMed ID
28317123
Volume
44
Issue
6
First Page
2595
Last Page
2612
