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- Title
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy.
- Authors
Criswell, Amber; Harris, Crystal
- Abstract
Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) delivers a high dose of radiation at the time of surgery in 1 fraction vs a standard course of treatment over several weeks. This article discusses the types of IORT, clinical investigation of the effectiveness of IORT, and the future of IORT as a treatment option. Current research findings regarding IORT for breast, cervical, prostate, brain, spine, skin, soft tissue, gastrointestinal, head and neck, and pediatric cancers are presented, with a focus on comparing outcomes for IORT vs standard treatment.
- Subjects
INTRAOPERATIVE radiotherapy; BRAIN tumors; BREAST tumors; FEMALE reproductive organ tumors; HEAD tumors; MEDICAL protocols; NECK tumors; PROSTATE tumors; QUALITY assurance; SKIN tumors; SOFT tissue tumors; TUMORS in children; SPINAL tumors; GASTROINTESTINAL tumors; HEALTH insurance reimbursement; CONTINUING education units; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
Radiation Therapist, 2017, Vol 26, Issue 1, p45
- ISSN
1084-1911
- Publication type
Article