Time trends in organ position and volume in patients receiving prostate three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy

Radiother Oncol. 2002 Mar;62(3):261-5. doi: 10.1016/s0167-8140(01)00466-2.

Abstract

Using multiple computed tomography (CT) scans, 50 patients undergoing prostate radiotherapy were tested for clinically significant time trends in the target and surrounding critical structures. Significant trends were observed toward increasing bladder volume and increasing bowel-to-planning target volume separation; however, no trends were observed in the prostate, seminal vesicles, or rectum. The subset of patients undergoing hormone therapy was also tested and did not independently exhibit any significant time trends.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Androgen Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Male
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Prone Position
  • Prostate / anatomy & histology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal*
  • Time
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Urinary Bladder / anatomy & histology

Substances

  • Androgen Antagonists