Reduced-dose FSRT to 46.8 Gy for AN achieves excellent functional HP rates and limited toxicity without compromising long-term TC. Based on these promising outcomes, further attempts at dose deescalation may be warranted.
4D-CBCT is a superior image guidance technique for lung SBRT treatments for its ability to visualize moving target. It provides physicians more confidence in tumor targeting and ability to repeatedly evaluate ITV quality during the treatment course.
PurposePost-implant dosimetry following prostate seed implantation (PSI) occasionally reveals suboptimal dosimetric coverage of the gland. Published reports of re-implantation techniques have focused on earlier-generation techniques, including preplanned approaches and stranded seeds. The purpose of this case report is to describe a customizable approach to perform corrective re-implantation using loose seeds and intraoperative planning technique.Material and methodsThis case report describes a 63-year-old male with favorable risk prostate adenocarcinoma receiving PSI. Thirty day post-implant dosimetric evaluation revealed suboptimal coverage of the base of the gland. Using guidance from post-implant CT-images and real-time planning, the patient received a corrective re-implantation with intraoperative planning.ResultsPost-implant dosimetry after re-implantation procedure with intraoperative planning yielded improved target volume coverage that achieved standard dosimetric criteria.ConclusionsRe-implantation as a salvage treatment technique after sub-optimal PSI is a valid treatment option performed with intraoperative real-time planning.
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