Improving organ at risk sparing in oropharyngeal treatment planning by increasing target dose heterogeneity: A feasibility study

This study sought to determine the feasibility of allowing an increase in target dose heterogeneity in oropharyngeal VMAT plans, and to examine the dosimetric impact this has on target coverage and OARs such as the parotid glands, spinal cord, brainstem and mandible.

Source: Medical Dosimetry - April 14, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Rachel Barry, Elizabeth Forde, Sarah Barrett Source Type: research