The value of magnetic resonance imaging for radiotherapy planning
P Dirix, K Haustermans, V Vandecaveye - Seminars in radiation oncology, 2014 - Elsevier
The success of highly conformal radiotherapy techniques in the sparing of normal tissues or
in dose escalation, or both, relies heavily on excellent imaging. Because of its superior soft …
in dose escalation, or both, relies heavily on excellent imaging. Because of its superior soft …
Segmentation of positron emission tomography images: some recommendations for target delineation in radiation oncology
JA Lee - Radiotherapy and oncology, 2010 - Elsevier
Positron emission tomography can be used in radiation oncology for the delineation of target
volumes in the treatment planning stage. Numerous publications deal with this topic and the …
volumes in the treatment planning stage. Numerous publications deal with this topic and the …
Radiotherapy planning using MRI
MA Schmidt, GS Payne - Physics in Medicine & Biology, 2015 - iopscience.iop.org
The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in radiotherapy (RT) planning is rapidly
expanding. We review the wide range of image contrast mechanisms available to MRI and …
expanding. We review the wide range of image contrast mechanisms available to MRI and …
Joint segmentation of anatomical and functional images: Applications in quantification of lesions from PET, PET-CT, MRI-PET, and MRI-PET-CT images
We present a novel method for the joint segmentation of anatomical and functional images.
Our proposed methodology unifies the domains of anatomical and functional images …
Our proposed methodology unifies the domains of anatomical and functional images …
Trimodality PET/CT/MRI and radiotherapy: a mini-review
P Decazes, P Hinault, O Veresezan, S Thureau… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Computed tomography (CT) has revolutionized external radiotherapy by making it possible
to visualize and segment the tumors and the organs at risk in a three-dimensional way …
to visualize and segment the tumors and the organs at risk in a three-dimensional way …
MR-guided radiotherapy for rectal cancer: current perspective on organ preservation
L Boldrini, M Intven, M Bassetti, V Valentini… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Online MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) is one of the most recent technological advances
in radiotherapy. MRgRT permits the visualization of tumorous and healthy tissue while the …
in radiotherapy. MRgRT permits the visualization of tumorous and healthy tissue while the …
FDG PET/CT in the management of colorectal and anal cancers
A Agarwal, C Marcus, J Xiao, P Nene… - American Journal of …, 2014 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. CT remains the imaging modality of choice in the diagnosis of colorectal
cancer (CRC) and anal cancer. However, advances in imaging have expanded the role of …
cancer (CRC) and anal cancer. However, advances in imaging have expanded the role of …
[HTML][HTML] Value of PET imaging for radiation therapy
This comprehensive review written by experts in their field gives an overview on the current
status of incorporating positron emission tomography (PET) into radiation treatment …
status of incorporating positron emission tomography (PET) into radiation treatment …
Delineation of gross tumor volume (GTV) for radiation treatment planning of locally advanced rectal cancer using information from MRI or FDG-PET/CT: a prospective …
M Brændengen, K Hansson, C Radu… - International Journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: Accurate delineation of target volumes is important to maximize radiation dose
to the tumor and minimize it to nontumor tissue. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic …
to the tumor and minimize it to nontumor tissue. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic …
[HTML][HTML] Organ preservation in rectal cancer–challenges and future strategies
C Gani, P Bonomo, K Zwirner, C Schroeder… - Clinical and translational …, 2017 - Elsevier
Neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy with subsequent total mesorectal excision is the standard
of care for locally advanced rectal cancer. While this multimodal strategy has decreased …
of care for locally advanced rectal cancer. While this multimodal strategy has decreased …