SBRT planning for liver metastases: A focus on immobilization, motion management and planning imaging techniques

Publication date: Available online 6 April 2017
Source:Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy
Author(s): Olivier Riou, Carmen Llacer Moscardo, Pascal Fenoglietto, Emmanuel Deshayes, Raphaël Tetreau, Jessica Molinier, Alexis Lenglet, Eric Assenat, Marc Ychou, Boris Guiu, Norbert Aillères, Ludovic Bedos, David Azria
AimTo evaluate the different techniques used for liver metastases Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) planning. We especially focused on immobilization devices, motion management and imaging used for contouring.BackgroundAlthough some guidelines exist, there is no consensus regarding the minimal requirements for liver SBRT treatments.Materials and methodsWe reviewed the main liver metastases SBRT publications and guidelines; and compared the techniques used for immobilization, motion management, margins and imaging.ResultsThere is a wide variety of techniques used for immobilization, motion management and planning imaging.ConclusionsWe provide a subjective critical analysis of minimal requirements and ideal technique for liver SBRT planning.



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