Application of ultrasound for simulated positioning of brachytherapy in cervical cancer: An alternative to traditional MRI/CT?

VernacularTitle:超声在宫颈癌近距离治疗模拟定位中的应用——或将替代MRI/CT定位的新方式
Author: Yicen ZOU ¹ ; Ning ZHANG ; Guanghui CHENG ; Dongmei HAN
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1. 吉林大学中日联谊医院放疗科
Keywords: Uterine cervical neoplasm/three-dimensional brachytherapy; Radiosurgery; Stereotaxic technique
From: Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2018;27(7):701-705
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The role of three-dimensional brachytherapy (3D-BT) in the radical treatment of cervical cancer has been widely recognized. Obtaining the image information through simulated positioning is a key step of 3D-BT.Currently, MRI/CT positioning has been commonly applied in clinical practice, which has respective limitations when applied in radiosurgery. Consequently, it is of necessity to explore an accurate, highly efficient and convenient positioning approach. Besides MRI and CT, ultrasound is a novel positioning method in clinical settings. Through literature review, the application of ultrasound in 3D-BT was summarized, aiming to provide reliable reference for clinicians.