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Title:

A novel setup approach for helical tomotherapy in head and neck cancer: A case report.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Duma, Marciana Nona; Geinitz, Hans; Kampfer, Severin; Kesting, Marco R
Abstract:
Head and neck cancers that are associated with high-risk factors have a poor prognosis. In such patients, post-operative radiochemotherapy is mandatory. The present study describes the case of a 71-year-old high-risk head and neck cancer patient who was not able to tolerate the supine position for the radiotherapy setup. A lateral immobilization with a head mask and a vacuum cushion was performed. The patient underwent daily computed tomography (CT)-guided radiation therapy [image-guided radiati...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Oncol Lett
Year:
2013
Journal volume:
6
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
1470-1474
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.3892/ol.2013.1558
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24179543
Print-ISSN:
1792-1074
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie; Klinik und Poliklinik für RadioOnkologie und Strahlentherapie
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