The role of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in planning radiotherapy target volumes for oesophageal cancer.
Computed tomography (CT) scanning is the main imaging modality utilised for planning radical oesophageal radiotherapy. Endoscopic ultrasound allows accurate localisation and local staging of oesophageal tumours. A method of incorporating this information into the CT planning process is described. Gross tumour volume position changes that occur when using this technique are presented.
Thomas
Emma
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Leeds Cancer Centre, Yorkshire Centre for Clinical Oncology, Cookridge Hospital, Hospital Lane, Leeds LS16 6QB, UK.
Crellin
Adrian
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Harris
Keith
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Swift
Sarah
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Montefiore
David Sebag
DS
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D019160:Endosonography / Q000379:methods*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted; D020266:Radiotherapy, Conformal; D012494:Sampling Studies; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed