A roadmap for important centers of growth in the pediatric skeleton to consider during radiation therapy and associated clinical correlates of radiation-induced growth toxicity
With the increasing use of advanced radiation techniques such as intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic radiation therapy, and proton therapy, radiation oncologists now have the tools to mitigate radiation-associated toxicities. This is of utmost importance in the treatment of a pediatric patient. To best utilize these advanced techniques to mitigate radiation-induced growth abnormalities, the radiation oncologist should be equipped with a nuanced understanding of the anatomy of centers of growth.
Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - Category: Radiology Authors: Avani D. Rao, Matthew Ladra, Emily Dunn, Rahul Kumar, Sandesh S. Rao, Shuchi Sehgal, Amir H. Dorafshar, Carol D. Morris, Stephanie A. Terezakis Tags: Critical Review Source Type: research
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