The dosimetric consequences of anatomic changes in head and neck radiotherapy patients.

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION:To investigate anatomical response-related changes in the head and neck region during a course of radical radiotherapy and their impact on the planned dosimetry. METHODS:The study consisted of 10 patients with primary mucosal carcinoma. Patients' nutritional requirements were managed as per departmental protocol to minimise weight loss during treatment. Kilovoltage computed tomography (CT) scans were acquired once 40 to 50 Gy had been delivered. Gross tumour volumes (GTV) and organs at risk were delineated and the initial optimised treatment plan was overlaid on the repeat CT. Comparisons were made between scans and absolute volume variations, centres of structures, dice similarity coefficients and the subsequent dosimetric impact were assessed. RESULTS:Median weight loss at second scan was 3%. Primary and lymph node GTVs reduced by 49.9% (range 21.3-82%) and 73.7% (range 61.7-88.6%), respectively, yet continued to receive the prescribed dose. Maximum dose to spinal cord and brainstem changed minimally. Spared and un-spared parotid gland volumes reduced by median 23.5% and 20.5%, respectively, with no consistent translational displacement direction and minimal change in the mean dose. CONCLUSIONS:Despite some significant geometric changes, nutritional management ensured patient size and shape was maintained in these consecutively selected patients and subsequently there was no apparent under-dosing of targets or over-dosing of normal structures with this technique. Further investigations which model gradual change and allow cumulative dosimetry are required to better characterise what occurs during the treatment course.

authors

Height R,Khoo V,Lawford C,Cox J,Joon DL,Rolfo A,Wada M

doi

10.1111/j.1754-9485.2010.02209.x

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2010-10-01 00:00:00

pages

497-504

issue

5

eissn

1754-9477

issn

1754-9485

journal_volume

54

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