Delineation of Lingual Artery as an Additional Organ-At-Risk for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy of Head and Neck Cancers

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Lingual artery (LA) stenosis or bleeding can be a potentially fatal consequence of stereotactic body radiation therapy of recurrent head and neck cancer. We aim to provide delineation guidelines for LA contouring during head and neck radiation. Three experienced radiation oncologists and 1 radiologist studied the course of LA and its anatomic relationships. A step-by-step guideline was formulated for its delineation on contrast-enhanced axial computed tomography scans. We recommend that LA should be considered an important organ at risk for stereotactic body radiation therapy of head and neck cancer. Its delineation and dose constraints should be considered on a case-to-case basis.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

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2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:13

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Practical radiation oncology - 13(2023), 6 vom: 17. Nov., Seite 517-521

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bansal, Indu [VerfasserIn]
Singh, Roshni [VerfasserIn]
Bansal, Kanika [VerfasserIn]
Bansal, Akash [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 06.11.2023

Date Revised 06.11.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.prro.2023.07.003

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NLM360963781