Application of three-dimensional multi-imaging combination in brachytherapy of cervical cancer.
Radiol Med
; 128(5): 588-600, 2023 May.
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| ID: mdl-37138200
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Three-dimensional (3D) imaging has an important role in brachytherapy and the treatment of cervical cancer. The main imaging methods used in the cervical cancer brachytherapy include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), ultrasound (US), and positron emission tomography (PET). However, single-imaging methods have certain limitations compared to multi-imaging. The application of multi-imaging can make up for the shortcomings and provide a more suitable imaging selection for brachytherapy.PURPOSE:
This review details the situation and scope of existing multi-imaging combination methods in cervical cancer brachytherapy and provides a reference for medical institutions. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Searched the literature related to application of three-dimensional multi-imaging combination in brachytherapy of cervical cancer in PubMed/Medline and Web of Science electronic databases. Summarized the existing combined imaging methods and the application of each method in cervical cancer brachytherapy.CONCLUSION:
The current imaging combination methods mainly include MRI/CT, US/CT, MRI/US, and MRI/PET. The combination of two imaging tools can be used for applicator implantation guidance, applicator reconstruction, target and organs at risk (OAR) contouring, dose optimization, prognosis evaluation, etc., which provides a more suitable imaging choice for brachytherapy.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Brachytherapy
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Radiol Med
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China