Single or multi-CT simulation for high dose rate brachytherapy and dosimetric verification : is replanning necessary prior to each fraction?

• Main Author: Δουβάρα, Αγγελική
• Other Authors: Douvara, Angeliki
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Post-operative gynecological high-dose-rate brachytherapy; Single versus multi-CT simulation; Dosimetric evaluation; Dosimetric verification; Μετεγχειρητική γυναικολογική βραχυθεραπεία υψηλού ρυθμού δόσης; Προσομοίωση μονής έναντι πολλαπλής αξονικής τομογραφίας; Δοσιμετρική αξιολόγηση; Δοσιμετρική επαλήθευση

The aim of this study was the comparison, analysis and dosimetric evaluation of single versus multi computed tomography (CT)–simulation-based treatment plans for post-operative gynecological intracavitary high-dose-rate brachytherapy, and dosimetric verification. Materials and methods: Eighty (80...