Determination of optimal clinical target volume to planning target volume margins for conformal radiotherapy planning using image guidance system in rectal cancer in prone position

Conclusions: Image guidance is an effective method to evaluate patient setup errors. Good quality immobilization devices and stringent patient setup policies can help to reduce PTV margins further.

Source: Journal of Medical Physics - March 10, 2019 Category: Physics Authors: Shashank Bansal Mouchumee Bhattacharyya Apurba Kumar Kalita Moirangthem Nara Singh Rubu Sunku Partha Pratim Medhi Ghritashee Bora Source Type: research