Intensity-modulated radiotherapy—what is it?

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is one of the most important recent developments in oncology. It enables precise conformation of the radiation dose to the target volume. It has the potential to significantly reduce long-term morbidity and improve local control. This article explains the basi...

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Autores principales: Taylor, A, Powell, M E B
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: e-MED 2004
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1434586/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18250011
http://dx.doi.org/10.1102/1470-7330.2004.0003
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description Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is one of the most important recent developments in oncology. It enables precise conformation of the radiation dose to the target volume. It has the potential to significantly reduce long-term morbidity and improve local control. This article explains the basic principles of IMRT in comparison to other planning techniques. The current clinical data are presented and future lines of research are discussed.
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spelling pubmed-14345862006-12-14 Intensity-modulated radiotherapy—what is it? Taylor, A Powell, M E B Cancer Imaging Article Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is one of the most important recent developments in oncology. It enables precise conformation of the radiation dose to the target volume. It has the potential to significantly reduce long-term morbidity and improve local control. This article explains the basic principles of IMRT in comparison to other planning techniques. The current clinical data are presented and future lines of research are discussed. e-MED 2004-03-26 /pmc/articles/PMC1434586/ /pubmed/18250011 http://dx.doi.org/10.1102/1470-7330.2004.0003 Text en Copyright © 2004 International Cancer Imaging Society
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1434586/
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