A Guide for Delineation of Lymph Nodal Cli...

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Image-guided 3D Conformal or Intensity Modu- by the various classifcation systems, which might lated Radiation Terapy aims to deliver high doses be hard to fnd in scans performed without contrast of radiation to the tumor, while trying to maintain medium. dose levels to healthy tissue within tolerable limits. Together with experienced radiologists for each Terefore, it is of key importance to defne the dif- anatomical region, we have developed a set of st- ferent target volumes, gross tumor volume (GTV), dards for the acquisition of planning CT images, clinical target volume (CTV), planning target vol- standardizing the parameters for scan performance ume (PTV), and organs at risk (OARs), on the basis and those concerning patient positioning and - of in-depth knowledge of the human anatomy, of mobilization. anatomicoradiological aspects, and of anatomical In the second section of the book we describe the and geometric variations during the radiation plan- role and importance of radiological imaging in ta- ning and treatment. get defnition, including lymph nodes, especially for We have prepared this guide to meet the needs image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).

Zusammenfassung

Detailed delineation of lymph node targets in multiple anatomical locations

Valuable aid in accurate image based radiation therapy treatment planning

Enhanced treatment outcome, based on delivery of adequate doses of irradiation to lymph nodes at risk

Decreased morbiditiy and better quality of life, by selectively irradiating outlined lymph nodes at risk

Inhaltsverzeichnis

General Considerations.- Anatomy.- Lymph Node Classification.- Anatomicoradiological Boundaries.- Planing CT: Technical Notes.- Target Volume Delineation in Modern Radiation Therapy.- Critical Importance of Target Definition, Including Lymph Nodes, in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy.- Axial CT Radiological Anatomy.- Head and Neck Lymph Nodes.- Mediastinal Lymph Nodes.- Upper Abdominal Region Lymph Nodes.- Pelvic Lymph Nodes.- Digitally Reconstructed Radiographs (DRRs).

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2010
Fachbereich:	Andere Fachgebiete
Genre:	Medizin
Rubrik:	Wissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	xii 174 S.
ISBN-13:	9783642095764
ISBN-10:	3642095763
Sprache:	Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage:	Paperback
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Redaktion:	Ausili Cefaro, Giampiero Vinciguerra, Annamaria Genovesi, Domenico Perez, Carlos A.
Herausgeber:	Giampiero Ausili Cefaro/Carlos A Perez/Domenico Genovesi et al
Auflage:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Hersteller:	Springer-Verlag GmbH Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Maße:	280 x 210 x 11 mm
Von/Mit:	Giampiero Ausili Cefaro (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum:	19.10.2010
Gewicht:	0,475 kg

Artikel-ID: 107220460