Effectivity and applicability of the German DEGRO/DGK-guideline for radiotherapy in CIED-bearing patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Implementation of the German DEGRO/DGK-guideline effectively prevented radiation-associated CIED failures in patients treated with photons. Limitation of photon energy to 6 MV, suspension of defibrillation therapy in ICDs, surveillance of patients according to risk stratification and avoidance of direct irradiation of CIEDs should become standard of care.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - February 6, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Gauter-Fleckenstein B, Barthel C, Büttner S, Wenz F, Borggrefe M, Tülümen E Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research