Research progress on clinical factors for predicting radiation pneumonitis

VernacularTitle:放射性肺炎临床相关预测因素的研究进展
Author: Sheng WANG ; Cailian WANG
From: Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2021;30(3):305-310
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Radiation pneumonitis (RP) is the most common adverse event of thoracic radiotherapy, which primarily occurs within the 3 months after the beginning of radiotherapy. RP can not only negatively affect the pulmonary function and quality of life of patients, but also limit the prescribed dose and the implementation of radiotherapy plan, lower the radiotherapy efficacy and even lead to death. Currently, multiple studies have been conducted to explore the predictive factors of RP. In this article, clinical predictive factors including dosimetric parameters, peripheral blood cells along with cytokines and pulmonary function parameters were classified and illustrated, aiming to provide valuable predictive indicators for clinical use and reduce the incidence of RP.