[Is volumetric modulated arctherapy the final evolution of conformal radiotherapy?]

Cancer Radiother. 2012 Sep;16(5-6):398-403. doi: 10.1016/j.canrad.2012.05.013. Epub 2012 Aug 24.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Technology development in radiotherapy has improved significantly during the last decade. The rapid evolution of 3D radiotherapy to intensity-modulated radiotherapy was possible thanks to inverse planning systems. Intensity modulated radiotherapy improved in its turn by possibilities of volumetric irradiation during a single rotation, reducing therefore the overall treatment. This article presents the technical parameters of this volumetric irradiation technique and a review of miscellaneous clinical indications.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal
  • Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated / methods*