[Radiotherapy in the treatment of ovarian epithelial carcinoma].
OBJECTIVE
Evaluation of the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of the epithelial ovarian cancer.


METHODS
Review.


METHODS
Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, University Hospital, Charles University, Hradec Králové. Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Charles University, University Hospital, Hradec Králové.


METHODS
Discussion about current evidence of the effect of radiotherapy in the treatment of the epithelial ovarian cancer from literature.


CONCLUSIONS
Radiotherapy has proved its efficacy in adjuvant treatment of intermediate risk ovarian carcinoma. Contemporary radiotherapy attracts attention as consolidation or salvage treatment after chemotherapy. Radiotherapy can also be effective palliative treatment of chemorefractory tumours. Modern radiation technique is essential.
D002277:Carcinoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010166:Palliative Care; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D016879:Salvage Therapy