Regional variability in radiation-induced lung damage can be predicted by baseline CT numbers.

CONCLUSIONS: Limited amount of damage was observed in LD subvolumes, while the relative density increase of all subvolumes was well predictable. This could allow dose redistribution preferentially targeting low-density lung regions. PMID: 27979369 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27979369?dopt=Abstract

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - December 11, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Defraene G, van Elmpt W, Crijns W, De Ruysscher D Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research