Clinical value of hippocampal gyrus protection in whole brain radiotherapy
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1004-4221.2016.05.023
- VernacularTitle:海马回保护在全脑放疗中的临床应用意义
- Author:
Xin DONG
;
Zongmei ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hippocampal sparing;
Whole brain radiotherapy;
Prophylactic cranial irradiation;
Cognitive function;
Progress
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology
2016;25(5):526-529
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
At present,conventional whole brain radiotherapy is the standard treatment for brain metastases and prophylactic cranial irradiation,and it can improve patients' clinical symptoms and survival.However,whole brain radiotherapy may induce cognitive function impairment and affect patients' long-term quality of life.The newest radiotherapy technology can protect the hippocampal gyrus during whole brain radiotherapy and then protect cognitive function and improve quality of life.This article reviews the methods and clinical value of hippocampal gyrus protection in whole brain radiotherapy,as well as related advances.
