Bilateral kidney preservation by volumetric-modulated arc therapy (RapidArc) compared to conventional radiation therapy (3D-CRT) in pancreatic and bile duct malignancies

Bilateral kidney preservation by volumetric-modulated arc therapy (RapidArc) compared to conventional radiation therapy (3D-CRT) in pancreatic and bile duct malignancies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To compare volumetric-modulated arc therapy plans with conventional radiation therapy (3D-CRT) plans in pancreatic and bile duct cancers, especially for bilateral kidney preservation.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A d...

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Main Authors: Vieillot Sabine, Azria David, Riou Olivier, Moscardo Carmen, Dubois Jean-Bernard, Aillères Norbert, Fenoglietto Pascal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
volumetric-modulated arc therapy
rapidarc
pancreatic cancer
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/6/1/147

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