Volumetric modulated arc therapy with flattening filter free beams for isolated abdominal/pelvic lymph nodes: report of dosimetric and early clinical results in oligometastatic patients

Volumetric modulated arc therapy with flattening filter free beams for isolated abdominal/pelvic lymph nodes: report of dosimetric and early clinical results in oligometastatic patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>SBRT is a safe and efficient strategy to locally control multiple metastatic sites. While research in the physics domain for Flattening Filter Free Beams (FFF) beams is increasing, there are few clinical data of FFF beams in clinical...

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Main Authors: Alongi Filippo, Fogliata Antonella, Clerici Elena, Navarria Pierina, Tozzi Angelo, Comito Tiziana, Ascolese Anna Maria, Clivio Alessandro, Lobefalo Francesca, Reggiori Giacomo, Cozzi Luca, Mancosu Pietro, Tomatis Stefano, Scorsetti Marta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Abdominal/pelvic lymphnodes
VMAT
FFF
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/204

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