GEC-ESTRO/ACROP recommendations for quality assurance of ultrasound imaging in brachytherapy

Ultrasound (US) is an important imaging modality in brachytherapy (BT). In particular for low-dose-rate (LDR) and high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate implants transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is widespread. Besides the common use of US for prostate implants, US can also be applied in gynecological and anal cancer therapies as examples amongst others.
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research