Volumetric intensity-modulated Arc (RapidArc) therapy for primary hepatocellular carcinoma: comparison with intensity-modulated radiotherapy and 3-D conformal radiotherapy

Yu Cheng Kuo,Ying Ming Chiu,Wen Pin Shih,Hsiao Wei Yu,Chia-Wen Chen,Pei-Fong Wong,Wei Chan Lin,Jeng-Jong Hwang

Volumetric intensity-modulated Arc (RapidArc) therapy for primary hepatocellular carcinoma: comparison with intensity-modulated radiotherapy and 3-D conformal radiotherapy

2011

Yu Cheng Kuo
Ying Ming Chiu
Wen Pin Shih
Hsiao Wei Yu
Chia-Wen Chen
Pei-Fong Wong
Wei Chan Lin
Jeng-Jong Hwang

Background To compare the RapidArc plan for primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with 3-D conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) plans using dosimetric analysis.

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Gross tumor volume
Medical physics
Radiology
Arc (geometry)
Intensity modulation
Radiation therapy
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Nuclear medicine
Medicine
intensity modulated radiotherapy
planning target volume
conformity index
conformal radiotherapy

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