Sparing the contralateral submandibular gland without compromising PTV coverage by using volumetric modulated arc therapy

Sparing the contralateral submandibular gland without compromising PTV coverage by using volumetric modulated arc therapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Salivary gland function decreases after radiation doses of 39 Gy or higher. Currently, submandibular glands are not routinely spared. We implemented a technique for sparing contralateral submandibular glands (CLSM) during contralater...

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Main Authors: Slotman Ben J, Rietveld Derek HF, Verbakel Wilko FAR, Doornaert Patricia, Senan Suresh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
submandibular gland sparing
volumetric modulated arc therapy
RapidArc
head and neck cancer
dose distribution
xerostomia
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/6/1/74

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