The use of trans-applicator intracavitary ultrasonography in brachytherapy for cervical cancer: phantom study of a novel approach to 3D image-guided brachytherapy.

CONCLUSIONS: Three-dimensional reconstructed trans-applicator intracavitary ultrasonographic images clearly depicted meat tissue within the phantom, and could thus be used for brachytherapy planning. This study proves the concept of trans-applicator intracavitary ultrasonography for intracavitary brachytherapy. Further research such as development of intracavitary ultrasonography system, 3D reconstruction method, ultrasonography-compatible applicators, and ultrasonography-based target concept is warranted to assess the potential clinical application. PMID: 28533804 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Contemp Brachytherapy Source Type: research