PURPOSE: Accurate organs at risk definition is essential for radiation treatment of brain tumors. The aim of this study is to provide a stepwise and simplified contouring guide to delineate the OARs in the brain as it would be done in the everyday practice of planning radiotherapy for brain cancer treatment. METHODS: Anatomical descriptions and neuroimaging atlases of the brain were studied. The dosimetric constraints used in literature were reviewed. RESULTS: A Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging based detailed atlas was developed jointly by radiation oncologists, a neuroradiologist and a neurosurgeon. For each organ brief anatomical notion, main radiological reference points and useful considerations are provided. Recommended dose-constraints both for adult and pediatric patients were also provided. CONCLUSIONS: This report provides guidelines for OARs delineation and their dose-constraints for the treatment planning of patients with brain tumors.
PURPOSE: Accurate organs at risk definition is essential for radiation treatment of brain tumors. The aim of this study is to provide a stepwise and simplified contouring guide to delineate the OARs in the brain as it would be done in the everyday practice of planning radiotherapy for brain cancer treatment. METHODS: Anatomical descriptions and neuroimaging atlases of the brain were studied. The dosimetric constraints used in literature were reviewed. RESULTS: A Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging based detailed atlas was developed jointly by radiation oncologists, a neuroradiologist and a neurosurgeon. For each organ brief anatomical notion, main radiological reference points and useful considerations are provided. Recommended dose-constraints both for adult and pediatric patients were also provided. CONCLUSIONS: This report provides guidelines for OARs delineation and their dose-constraints for the treatment planning of patients with brain tumors.
Authors: Tim J Kruser; Walter R Bosch; Shahed N Badiyan; Joseph A Bovi; Amol J Ghia; Michelle M Kim; Abhishek A Solanki; Sean Sachdev; Christina Tsien; Tony J C Wang; Minesh P Mehta; Kevin P McMullen Journal: J Neurooncol Date: 2019-03-19 Impact factor: 4.130
Authors: Roshan A Karunamuni; Kevin L Moore; Tyler M Seibert; Nan Li; Nathan S White; Hauke Bartsch; Ruben Carmona; Deborah Marshall; Carrie R McDonald; Nikdokht Farid; Anithapriya Krishnan; Joshua Kuperman; Loren K Mell; James Brewer; Anders M Dale; Vitali Moiseenko; Jona A Hattangadi-Gluth Journal: Radiother Oncol Date: 2016-01-21 Impact factor: 6.280
Authors: S Adeberg; S B Harrabi; N Bougatf; D Bernhardt; J Rieber; S A Koerber; M Syed; T Sprave; A Mohr; A Abdollahi; T Haberer; S E Combs; K Herfarth; J Debus; S Rieken Journal: Strahlenther Onkol Date: 2016-06-22 Impact factor: 3.621