Management of the vertebrae as an organ at risk in paediatric radiotherapy clinical trials: initial QUARTET experience.

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Date publication

juillet 2023

Journal

Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology

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Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37468069

Résumé

Irradiation of the vertebrae in prepubertal patients, if non-homogenous, can result in future growth deformities including kyphoscoliosis. Vertebral delineation and dosimetry were assessed for 101 paediatric cases reviewed within QUARTET-affiliated trials. Despite the availability of published consensus guidelines, a high variability in vertebral delineation was observed, with impact on dosimetry.