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Technical considerations for positioning and placement of a transperineal ultrasound probe during prostate radiotherapy

This technical evaluation aims to provide practice ‘how to’ guidelines for radiation therapists (RTs) when positioning a transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) probe during prostate radiotherapy. Recommendations and practical tips will be provided for the best practice in TPUS‐guided workflow to obtain opt...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Pang, Eric Pei Ping, Knight, Kellie, Leung, Ronnie Wing‐Kin, Wang, Michael Lian Chek, Chan, Jason Wei Siang, Low, Gee Keng, Seah, Irene Kai Ling, Atan, Muhammad Asri Bin, Chai, Jairia Yih Huei, Ng, Grace Chuk‐Kwan, Yang, Tommy Chung‐Sing, Tuan, Jeffrey Kit Loong
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8168066/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33017863
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.439
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Sumario:This technical evaluation aims to provide practice ‘how to’ guidelines for radiation therapists (RTs) when positioning a transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) probe during prostate radiotherapy. Recommendations and practical tips will be provided for the best practice in TPUS‐guided workflow to obtain optimal ultrasound images for accurate interpretation and registration of the prostate gland. This will assist the RTs in making consistent and accurate clinical decision in an ultrasound‐guided radiotherapy workflow for prostate treatment. The implementation process and the associated successes and challenges will also be described to assist institutions who may be investigating the potential of implementing this system.