Image guided high-dose-rate brachytherapy versus volumetric modulated arc therapy for head and neck cancer: A comparative analysis of dosimetry for target volume and organs at risk

[摘要] BackgroundThe aim of the study was to present dosimetric comparison of image guided high-dose-rate brachytherapy (IGBT) with volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for head and neck cancer regarding conformity of dose distribution to planning target volume (PTV) and doses to organs at risk (OARs).

[学科分类] 肿瘤学

[关键词] head and neck cancers;image guided high-dose-rate brachytherapy;volumetric modulated arc therapy;dosimetric comparison