Journal article
Contemporary image-guided cervical cancer brachytherapy: Consensus imaging recommendations from the Society of Abdominal Radiology and the American Brachytherapy Society
Brachytherapy, v 21(4), pp 369-388
01 Jul 2022
PMID: 35725550
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Abstract
To present recommendations for the use of imaging for evaluation and procedural guidance of brachytherapy for cervical cancer patients.
An expert panel comprised of members of the Society of Abdominal Radiology Uterine and Ovarian Cancer Disease Focused Panel and the American Brachytherapy Society jointly assessed the existing literature and provide data-driven guidance on imaging protocol development, interpretation, and reporting.
Image-guidance during applicator implantation reduces rates of uterine perforation by the tandem. Postimplant images may be acquired with radiography, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and CT or MRI are preferred due to a decrease in severe complications. Pre-brachytherapy T2-weighted MRI may be used as a reference for contouring the high-risk clinical target volume (HR-CTV) when CT is used for treatment planning. Reference CT and MRI protocols are provided for reference.
Image-guided brachytherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer is essential for optimal patient management. Various imaging modalities, including orthogonal radiographs, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, remain integral to the successful execution of image-guided brachytherapy.
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- Title
- Contemporary image-guided cervical cancer brachytherapy: Consensus imaging recommendations from the Society of Abdominal Radiology and the American Brachytherapy Society
- Creators
- Megan C. Jacobsen - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterSushil Beriwal - Allegheny Health NetworkBrandon A. Dyer - Legacy HealthAnn H. Klopp - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterSusanna I. Lee - Massachusetts General HospitalGwendolyn J. McGinnis - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterJessica B. Robbins - University of Wisconsin–MadisonGaiane M. Rauch - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterElizabeth A. Sadowski - University of Wisconsin–MadisonSamantha J. Simiele - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterR. Jason Stafford - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterNeil K. Taunk - University of PennsylvaniaCatheryn M. Yashar - University of California San DiegoAradhana M. Venkatesan - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Publication Details
- Brachytherapy, v 21(4), pp 369-388
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Radiation Oncology (and Nuclear Medicine)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000827588400001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85132909275
- Other Identifier
- 991021897263004721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Oncology
- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging