High precision radiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2011.02.011
- VernacularTitle:食管癌精确放疗疗效评价
- Author:
Jie KONG
;
Chun HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Esophageal neoplasms;
Radiotherapy,conformal;
Radiotherapy,intensity modulated;
Prognosis
- From:
Journal of International Oncology
2011;38(2):114-117
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) or intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is effective for esophageal carcinoma treatment. Compared with conventional radiotherapy, these high precision radiotherapies can significantly improve local control and overall survival. However, local recurrence is still the most common reason for treatment failure. To improve local control, increasing target dose alone is not sufficient, while concurrent chemoradiotherpy may enhance the treatment effect for esophageal carcinoma.
