Needle use and dosimetric evaluation in cervical cancer brachytherapy using the Utrecht applicator.

CONCLUSIONS: Applying on average 5.8 needles per fraction it was possible to meet the planning criteria for targets and OARs in three BT fractions for both small and large CTVHR. The mid-ventral needles were not essential in treatment planning, unless situated in the vicinity of the GTVres. PMID: 29198407 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - November 29, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Smolic M, Sombroek C, Bloemers MCWM, van Triest B, Nowee ME, Mans A Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research