Austin Health

Title
Scientific basis of personalised tomographic radiation planning for radioembolisation: A form of brachytherapy planning.
Publication Date
2015-10
Author(s)
Kao, Yung Hsiang
Goodwin, Mark D
Lee, Sze Ting
Lichtenstein, Meir
Scott, Andrew M
Subject
SIR-Spheres
brachytherapy
dosimetry
radioembolisation
selective internal radiation therapy
yttrium-90
Type of document
Journal Article
OrcId
0000-0002-6656-295X
DOI
10.1111/1754-9485.12346
Abstract
Today's tomographic imaging techniques such as catheter-directed CT and single photon emission computed tomography with integrated computed tomography may be used for pre-therapy radiation planning for radioembolisation based on prospective calculation of tissue radiation absorbed doses. We outline the scientific concepts that underlie modern personalised tomographic radiation planning for radioembolisation and highlight its similarities to brachytherapy planning.
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Citation
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology 2015; 59(5): 617-8
Jornal Title
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology

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