A Nomogram to predict parotid gland overdose in head and neck IMRT

PURPOSES: To generate a nomogram to predict parotid gland (PG) overdose and to quantify the dosimetric benefit of weekly replanning based on its findings, in the context of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for locally-advanced head and neck carcinoma (LAHNC). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty LAHN...

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Autores principales: Castelli, J., Simon, A., Rigaud, B., Lafond, C., Chajon, E., Ospina, J. D., Haigron, P., Laguerre, B., Loubière, A. Ruffier, Benezery, K., de Crevoisier, R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2016
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Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4898383/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27278960
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13014-016-0650-6

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