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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-3-26
pubmed:abstractText
Carcinomas arising in the maxillary sinus are challenging technical problems for radiotherapists due to the complexity of the regional anatomy and the close relations of the tumor to dose-limiting critical structures (eyes, optic nerves, optic chiasm, and brain stem). This study shows that an improvement in the dose distribution can be achieved with the use of three dimensional treatment planning and a combination of x-ray and proton beam arrangements. Although tumor coverage was identical when comparing dose distributions of X rays alone to X rays plus proton beam boost, the critical structures received less dose in the X rays plus proton beam plan. Because a superior dose distribution should yield an improved local control and reduced morbidity, a benefit in survival could be expected.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0360-3016
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
22
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
305-10
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
Potential improvement of three dimension treatment planning and proton therapy in the outcome of maxillary sinus cancer.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Radiation Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Case Reports