[Radiotherapy of hepatic metastases]

Chirurg. 2010 Jun;81(6):526-32. doi: 10.1007/s00104-010-1889-3.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Non-invasive treatment of hepatic metastases has become a focal point of interdisciplinary oncology especially since the advent of stereotactic radiation techniques. Worldwide several centers have shown that this treatment is a curative and well tolerated regimen with excellent rates of local control. Modern devices which combine radiation therapy with imaging techniques (image-guided radiotherapy) in particular allow precise dose application, especially for hypofractionated treatment concepts requiring daily repositioning.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Patient Care Team
  • Radiosurgery / methods
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods