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Delineating organs at risk in radiation therapy

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Ausili Cèfaro, Giampiero, Genovesi, Domenico, Perez, Carlos A. Milan: Springer-Verlag Italia , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN250 A932 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Defining organs at risk is a crucial task for radiation oncologists when aiming to optimize the benefit of radiation therapy, with delivery of the maximum dose to the tumor volume while sparing healthy tissues. This book will prove an invaluable guide to the delineation of organs at risk of toxicit…
Author
Ausili Cèfaro, Giampiero
Genovesi, Domenico
Perez, Carlos A.
Place of Publication
Milan
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Italia
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xi, 152 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced
Organs at Risk - radiation effects
Organs at Risk - physiopathology
Patient Safety
Anatomy
Abstract
Defining organs at risk is a crucial task for radiation oncologists when aiming to optimize the benefit of radiation therapy, with delivery of the maximum dose to the tumor volume while sparing healthy tissues. This book will prove an invaluable guide to the delineation of organs at risk of toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy. The first and second sections address the anatomy of organs at risk, discuss the pathophysiology of radiation-induced damage, and present dose constraints and methods for target volume delineation. The third section is devoted to the radiological anatomy of organs at risk as seen on typical radiotherapy planning CT scans, with a view to assisting the radiation oncologist to recognize and delineate these organs for each anatomical region head and neck, mediastinum, abdomen, and pelvis. The book is intended both for young radiation oncologists still in training and for their senior colleagues wishing to reduce intra-institutional variations in practice and thereby to standardize the definition of clinical target volumes.- Back cover
ISBN
9788847058521
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Call Number
WN250 A932 2013

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