Oral contrast agents lead to underestimation of dose calculation in volumetric-modulated arc therapy planning for pelvic irradiation

Oral contrast agents lead to underestimation of dose calculation in volumetric-modulated arc therapy planning for pelvic irradiation

Abstract. Background. The effects of oral contrast agents (OCAs) on dosimetry have not been studied in detail. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the influence of OCAs on dose calculation in volumetric-modulated arc therapy plans for rectal cancer. Methods. From 2008 to 2016, computed tomography...

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Main Authors: Hao Jing, Yuan Tian, Yu Tang, Shu-Lian Wang, Jing Jin, Yong-Wen Song, Yue-Ping Liu, Hui Fang, Bo Chen, Shu-Nan Qi, Yuan Tang, Ning-Ning Lu, Yong Yang, Ning Li, Ye-Xiong Li, Ning-Ning Wang.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2020-09-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000001025

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