Application of a new verification technique allowing craniospinal irradiation in supine position

D Rades; R Baumann; M Bremer; M Leuwer; J H Karstens

doi:10.1016/s0167-8140(00)00261-9

Application of a new verification technique allowing craniospinal irradiation in supine position

Radiother Oncol. 2001 Feb;58(2):215-7. doi: 10.1016/s0167-8140(00)00261-9.

Authors

D Rades¹, R Baumann, M Bremer, M Leuwer, J H Karstens

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiation Oncology, Hannover Medical University, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany.

PMID: 11166874
DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(00)00261-9

Abstract

To minimize anaesthesia related risks during craniospinal irradiation in children, treatment in supine position would be preferable. Verification especially of the cervical three-field junction causes problems, because direct visual control is not possible. We present clinical experiences with a new verification technique with all three fields exposed on one single film.

MeSH terms

Adult
Cervical Vertebrae / radiation effects
Child
Child, Preschool
Cranial Irradiation*
Female
Head / radiation effects
Humans
Immobilization
Lumbar Vertebrae / radiation effects
Male
Middle Aged
Neck / radiation effects
Radiotherapy Dosage
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted* / instrumentation
Radiotherapy, Conformal* / instrumentation
Skin / radiation effects
Spine / radiation effects*
Supine Position*
Thoracic Vertebrae / radiation effects
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
X-Ray Film