Imaging for Stereotactic Spine Radiotherapy: Clinical Considerations

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2011 · International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.04.039· OSTI ID:21587717

Dahele, Max ^[1]; Zindler, Jaap D ^[1]; Sanchez, Esther ^[2]; Verbakel, Wilko F ^[1]; Kuijer, Joost P.A. ^[3]; Slotman, Ben J; Senan, Suresh ^[1]

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1. Department of Radiation Oncology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
2. Department of Radiology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
3. Department of Physics and Medical Technology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam (Netherlands)

There is growing interest in the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for spinal metastases. With the need for accurate target definition and conformal avoidance of critical normal structures, high-quality multimodal imaging has emerged as a key component at each stage of the treatment process. Multidisciplinary collaboration is necessary to optimize imaging protocols and implement imaging advances into routine patient care.

• OSTI ID: 21587717
• Journal Information: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, Vol. 81, Issue 2; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.04.039; PII: S0360-3016(11)00560-8; Copyright (c) 2011 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0360-3016
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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