Navigation system for interstitial brachytherapy.

PURPOSE: To develop a computed tomography (CT) based electromagnetic navigation system for interstitial brachytherapy. This is especially designed for situations when needles have to be positioned adjacent to or within critical anatomical structures. In such instances interactive 3D visualisation of the needle positions is essential. METHODS AND MATERIALS: The material consisted of a Polhemus electromagnetic 3D digitizer, a Pentium 200 MHz laptop and a voice recognition for continuous speech. In addition, we developed an external reference system constructed of Perspex which could be positioned above the tumour region and attached to the patient using a non-invasive fixation method. A specially designed needle holder and patient bed were also developed. Measurements were made on a series of phantoms in order to study the efficacy and accuracy of the navigation system. RESULTS: The mean navigation accuracy of positioning the 20.0 cm length metallic needles within the phantoms was in the range 2.0-4.1 mm with a maximum of 5.4 mm. This is an improvement on the accuracy of a CT-guided technique which was in the range 6.1-11.3 mm with a maximum of 19.4 mm. The mean reconstruction accuracy of the implant geometry was 3.2 mm within a non-ferromagnetic environment. We found that although the needles were metallic this did not have a significant influence. We also found for our experimental setups that the CT table and operation table non-ferromagnetic parts had no significant influence on the navigation accuracy. CONCLUSIONS: This navigation system will be a very useful clinical tool for interstitial brachytherapy applications, particularly when critical structures have to be avoided. It also should provide a significant improvement on our existing technique.     

Three-dimensional conformal setup (3D-CSU) of patients using the coordinate system provided by three internal fiducial markers and two orthogonal diagnostic X-ray systems in the treatment room

PURPOSE: To test the accuracy of a system for correcting for the rotational error of the clinical target volume (CTV) without having to reposition the patient using three fiducial markers and two orthogonal fluoroscopic images. We call this system "three-dimensional conformal setup" (3D-CSU). METHODS AND MATERIALS: Three 2.0-mm gold markers are inserted into or adjacent to the CTV. On the treatment couch, the actual positions of the three markers are calculated based on two orthogonal fluoroscopies crossing at the isocenter of the linear accelerator. Discrepancy of the actual coordinates of gravity center of three markers from its planned coordinates is calculated. Translational setup error is corrected by adjustment of the treatment couch. The rotation angles (alpha, beta, gamma) of the coordinates of the actual CTV relative to the planned CTV are calculated around the lateral (x), craniocaudal (y), and anteroposterior (z) axes of the planned CTV. The angles of the gantry head, collimator, and treatment couch of the linear accelerator are adjusted according to the rotation of the actual coordinates of the tumor in relation to the planned coordinates. We have measured the accuracy of 3D-CSU using a static cubic phantom. RESULTS: The gravity center of the phantom was corrected within 0.9 +/- 0.3 mm (mean +/- SD), 0.4 +/- 0.2 mm, and 0.6 +/- 0.2 mm for the rotation of the phantom from 0-30 degrees around the x, y, and z axes, respectively, every 5 degrees. Dose distribution was shown to be consistent with the planned dose distribution every 10 degrees of the rotation from 0-30 degrees. The mean rotational error after 3D-CSU was -0.4 +/- 0.4 (mean +/- SD), -0.2 +/- 0.4, and 0.0 +/- 0.5 degrees around the x, y, and z axis, respectively, for the rotation from 0-90 degrees. CONCLUSIONS: Phantom studies showed that 3D-CSU is useful for performing rotational correction of the target volume without correcting the position of the patient on the treatment couch. The 3D-CSU will be clinically useful for tumors in structures such as paraspinal diseases and prostate cancers not subject to large internal organ motion.     

经鼻咽旁插植组织间后装治疗在鼻咽癌放疗后程加量中的应用

背景与目的:后装近距离治疗常常用于早期鼻咽癌放射治疗后程加量,但常规施源器置入方法定位不准、重复性差,无法向咽旁追量.本研究采用存鼻窦内窥镜引导下进行咽旁插植后装放疗的新方法,旨在解决常规后装治疗的上述缺陷.方法:选择2005年9月至2006年8月初治和复发鼻咽癌外照射后仍有鼻咽粘膜下肿瘤残留超过1 cm或/和咽旁浸润但侵犯范围较局限的患者23例,在鼻窦内窥镜引导下经鼻腔进行鼻咽及咽旁施源器插植术,术后经CT扫描定位并确认插植位置合格后,利用三维近距离治疗系统进行鼻咽、咽旁肿瘤靶区勾画、剂量优化和组织问近距离治疗,测量治疗前后施源器植入的深度,并观察近距离治疗的疗效及并发症.结果:施源器均准确插入肿瘤区,插植位置100%合格.插人和拔出施源器时粘膜下植入深度分别为(9.59±2.72)mm和(9.43±2.30)mm,两者差异无统计学意义(t=0.23,P＞0.05);漂移长度为(0.75±0.75)mm.治疗后3个月内肿瘤完全消失,无肿瘤局部复发,无远处转移.随访3～15个月(中位随访时间6个月),随访率100%,无大出血、感染等手术并发症,无腭穿孔、鼻咽坏死等严重后装放疗并发症;3例鼻甲粘连,经分解后完全缓解.结论:经鼻窦内窥镜鼻咽、咽旁插植定位准确,固定良好,安全可行;对鼻咽癌放疗后鼻咽、咽旁残留病灶进行组织问近距离治疗近期疗效良好,无严重近期并发症.     

Projector-based augmented reality for intuitive intraoperative guidance in image-guided 3D interstitial brachytherapy

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to implement augmented reality in real-time image-guided interstitial brachytherapy to allow an intuitive real-time intraoperative orientation. METHODS AND MATERIALS: The developed system consists of a common video projector, two high-resolution charge coupled device cameras, and an off-the-shelf notebook. The projector was used as a scanning device by projecting coded-light patterns to register the patient and superimpose the operating field with planning data and additional information in arbitrary colors. Subsequent movements of the nonfixed patient were detected by means of stereoscopically tracking passive markers attached to the patient. RESULTS: In a first clinical study, we evaluated the whole process chain from image acquisition to data projection and determined overall accuracy with 10 patients undergoing implantation. The described method enabled the surgeon to visualize planning data on top of any preoperatively segmented and triangulated surface (skin) with direct line of sight during the operation. Furthermore, the tracking system allowed dynamic adjustment of the data to the patient's current position and therefore eliminated the need for rigid fixation. Because of soft-part displacement, we obtained an average deviation of 1.1 mm by moving the patient, whereas changing the projector's position resulted in an average deviation of 0.9 mm. Mean deviation of all needles of an implant was 1.4 mm (range, 0.3-2.7 mm). CONCLUSIONS: The developed low-cost augmented-reality system proved to be accurate and feasible in interstitial brachytherapy. The system meets clinical demands and enables intuitive real-time intraoperative orientation and monitoring of needle implantation.     

Dosimetric characteristics of the MammoSite RTS, a new breast brachytherapy applicator

PURPOSE: A new device has been developed with the goal of making breast-conserving therapy more widely available, by making breast brachytherapy as monotherapy simpler and more accurate. This is the first published report on the dosimetric characteristics of this device. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The experience of a single institution participating in a multi-institutional trial is reported. Twelve patients were enrolled, of whom 8 were treated. Computed tomography scans of all 12 patients were obtained before initiation of treatment. A commercial three-dimensional planning system was used for retrospective detailed analysis of dosimetry, including dose-volume histograms and, in selected patients, skin dose distributions. These data were compared to those of a similar group of patients, analyzed previously, that was treated with interstitial high-dose-rate brachytherapy. RESULTS: Compared with interstitial brachytherapy, the MammoSite device resulted in a treatment dose that was less uniform, with a mean dose homogeneity index of 0.77 vs. 0.93. Coverage and reproducibility were improved, with a mean D90 (minimum dose to 90% of target volume) of 90.0% of prescribed dose (SD 0.5, range: 89.2-90.8%) vs. 69.8% (SD 7.3, range: 61.1-83.5%) for interstitial brachytherapy. CONCLUSIONS: Reproducible placement was easily achieved in this very early experience, indicating a much smaller "learning curve" than for interstitial brachytherapy. Because skin doses can be increased with the use of this device, caution is indicated, although simple maneuvers can significantly reduce skin dose.     

The Vienna applicator for combined intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy of cervical cancer: clinical feasibility and preliminary results

PURPOSE: The aims of this study were to investigate the clinical feasibility and to report on preliminary treatment outcomes of combined intracavitary/interstitial brachytherapy, using a novel applicator and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based treatment planning in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A total of 22 cervical cancer patients with insufficient response and/or unfavorable topography after external-beam irradiation were included in this study. Parametrial extent of the disease in these patients was judged to exceed the coverage limit of intracavitary brachytherapy alone. A modified tandem/ring (T/R) applicator for guidance of parametrial needles (N) was used to perform high-dose-rate-brachytherapy with MRI-based treatment planning. Clinical feasibility and preliminary treatment outcomes were assessed. RESULTS: A total of 44 interstitial needle implants were performed. The spatial relations between the T/R + N applicator, high-risk clinical target volume, and organs at risk were visible clearly in all cases. Accurate and reproducible needle placement could be achieved in the majority of cases. No severe adverse events were caused by the intervention. The mean follow-up period was 20 months (range, 5-35 months). No G3 to G4 early or persistent late side effects were observed. Complete remission was achieved in 21 patients (95%). One local recurrence was observed within the high-risk clinical target volume area during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Our preliminary clinical experience indicates that combined intracavitary and interstitial MRI-based brachytherapy in patients with significant residual disease after external-beam therapy extending up to the distal third of parametria is feasible and allows excellent local control and a low rate of morbidity.     

后装施源器Offset值验证研究

目的 研究后装治疗中多种施源器的Offset值。方法 选取插植钢针(Part#083.062)、插植塑料圆针(Part#189.608)、插植塑料尖针(Part#189.601)、多通道施源器软管(Part#110.800)、塑料宫腔管(Part#189.745)、金属宫腔管(Part#110.437)施源器。根据源在荧光胶片放射性成像,确定施源器顶端驻留点位置以及到施源器顶端的距离。在施源器顶端驻留点位置贴铅珠,将施源器置入盆腔体模中进行CT扫描。然后在计划系统中重建施源器,通过调整Offset值使铅珠与施源器顶端驻留点对准,从而得到施源器Offset值。塑料材质施源器由于密度与人体组织接近,施源器顶端难以准确重建,因此利用挡块或者假源重建施源器,得到塑料材质施源器Offset值。根据验证结果分析比较不同施源器Offset值差异。结果 不同施源器Offset值存在较大差异,其中插植钢针为-11.4 mm,插植塑料圆针为-4.1 mm,插植塑料尖针为-3.5 mm,多通道施源器软管为0 mm或-5.0 mm,塑料宫腔管为-6.5 mm,金属宫腔管为-7.5 mm。结论 为了适应精确放疗的发展趋势,有必要对后装中施源器Offset值进行测量验证。     

后装施源器Offset值验证研究

目的 研究后装治疗中多种施源器的Offset值。方法 选取插植钢针(Part#083.062)、插植塑料圆针(Part#189.608)、插植塑料尖针(Part#189.601)、多通道施源器软管(Part#110.800)、塑料宫腔管(Part#189.745)、金属宫腔管(Part#110.437)施源器。根据源在荧光胶片放射性成像,确定施源器顶端驻留点位置以及到施源器顶端的距离。在施源器顶端驻留点位置贴铅珠,将施源器置入盆腔体模中进行CT扫描。然后在计划系统中重建施源器,通过调整Offset值使铅珠与施源器顶端驻留点对准,从而得到施源器Offset值。塑料材质施源器由于密度与人体组织接近,施源器顶端难以准确重建,因此利用挡块或者假源重建施源器,得到塑料材质施源器Offset值。根据验证结果分析比较不同施源器Offset值差异。结果 不同施源器Offset值存在较大差异,其中插植钢针为-11.4 mm,插植塑料圆针为-4.1 mm,插植塑料尖针为-3.5 mm,多通道施源器软管为0 mm或-5.0 mm,塑料宫腔管为-6.5 mm,金属宫腔管为-7.5 mm。结论 为了适应精确放疗的发展趋势,有必要对后装中施源器Offset值进行测量验证。     

A comparison in cosmetic outcome between per-operative interstitial breast implants and delayed interstitial breast implants after external beam radiotherapy.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Interstitial implants for brachytherapy boost in the breast conserving therapy of breast cancer can be performed in two ways; implants during the tumor excision (per-operative implants) or after the external beam therapy (delayed interstitial implants). Differences in cosmetic outcome were investigated. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Cosmetic results in 47 patients having a per-operative implant were compared to 123 patients having a delayed interstitial implant in a matched case-control study. Cosmesis was scored on a four-point-scale varying from 0 (excellent) to 3 (poor). RESULTS: After mean follow-up of 63 months, three observers found no difference in cosmetic outcome between the two groups after adjustment for variables found to be related with cosmesis (difference in mean score 0.50, P=0.26). Implant volume at 100% isodose was not found to differ (P=0.084) between the per-operative group (mean 102 cm3, S.D. 34 cm3) and the delayed group (mean 93 cm3, S.D. 29 cm3). CONCLUSIONS: Performing per-operative implants has not led to smaller implants. The method of performing brachytherapy does not result in marked differences in cosmetic outcome.     

Implantation and stability of metallic fiducials within pulmonary lesions

PURPOSE: To report and describe implantation techniques and stability of metallic fiducials in lung lesions to be treated with external beam radiotherapy. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Patients undergoing radiation therapy for small early-stage lung cancer underwent implantation with small metallic markers. Implantation was either transcutaneous under computed tomographic (CT) or fluoroscopic guidance or transbronchial with the superDimension/Bronchus system (radiofrequency signal-based bronchoscopy guidance related to CT images). RESULTS: Implantation was performed transcutaneously in 15 patients and transbronchially in 8 patients. Pneumothorax occurred with eight of the 15 transcutaneous implants, six of which required chest tube placement. None of the patients who underwent transbronchial implantation developed pneumothorax. Successfully inserted markers were all usable during gated image-guided radiotherapy. Marker stability was determined by observing the variation in gross target volume (GTV) centroid relative to the marker on repeated CT scans. Average three-dimensional variation in the GTV center relative to the marker was 2.6 +/- 1.3 (SD) mm, and the largest variation along any anatomic axis for any patient was <5 mm. Average GTV volume decrease during the observation period was 34% +/- 23%. Gross tumor volumes do not appear to shrink uniformly about the center of the tumor, but rather the tumor shapes deform substantially throughout treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Transbronchial marker placement is less invasive than transcutaneous placement, which is associated with high pneumothorax rates. Although marker geometry can be affected by tumor shrinkage, implanted markers are stable within tumors throughout the treatment duration regardless of implantation method.     

Tumor hypoxia--a confounding or exploitable factor in interstitial brachytherapy? Effects of tissue trauma in an experimental rat tumor model

PURPOSE: To evaluate the potential effects of tumor hypoxia induced by afterloading catheter implantation on the effectiveness of brachytherapy in a rat tumor model. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Afterloading catheters (4) were implanted in subcutaneously growing R1M rhabdomyosarcoma in female Wag/Rij rats. A MicroSelectron (Nucletron) was used for interstitial high-dose-rate irradiation ((192)Ir). Tumor oxygenation, perfusion, and cell survival were assessed by pO(2) histography (Eppendorf), Tc-99m injection, and excision assay, respectively. RESULTS: Tumor perfusion was markedly reduced at 1 h after catheter implantation (33.9 +/- 6.0% (SEM, n = 9) of control) and partly recovered after 5 h (61.5 +/- 12.2%). At 24 h, the perfusion level reached control values (100.6 +/- 25.7%), but was highly variable with some of the tumors showing hardly any recovery at all. Tumor oxygenation showed a similar pattern, but with less recovery. Median pO(2) readings were 13.5, 1.2, and 5.3 mm Hg before and at 1 and 24 h after implantation, respectively (7 tumors). The percentages of pO(2) readings 相似文献   

Determination of the accuracy of implant reconstruction and dose delivery in brachytherapy in The Netherlands and Belgium.

PURPOSE: To gain insight into the accuracy of brachytherapy treatments, the accuracy of implant reconstruction and dose delivery was investigated in 33 radiotherapy institutions in The Netherlands and Belgium. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The accuracy of the implant reconstruction method was determined using a cubic phantom containing 25 spheres at well-known positions. Reconstruction measurements were obtained on 41 brachytherapy localizers, 33 of which were simulators. The reconstructed distances between the spheres were compared with the true distances. The accuracy of the dose delivery was determined for high dose rate (HDR), pulsed dose rate (PDR) and low dose rate (LDR) afterloading systems using a polymethyl methacrylate cylindrical phantom containing a NE 2571 ionization chamber in its centre. The institutions were asked to deliver a prescribed dose at the centre of the phantom. The measured dose was compared with the prescribed dose. RESULTS: The average reconstruction accuracy was -0.07 mm (+/-0.4 mm, 1 SD) for 41 localizers. The average deviation of the measured dose from the prescribed dose was +0.9% (+/-1.3%, 1 SD) for 21 HDR afterloading systems, +1.0% (+/-2.3%, 1 SD) for 12 PDR afterloaders, and +1.8% (+/-2.5%, 1 SD) for 15 LDR afterloaders. CONCLUSIONS: This comparison showed a good accuracy of brachytherapy implant reconstruction and dose delivery in The Netherlands and Belgium.     

Dose-volume analysis for quality assurance of interstitial brachytherapy for breast cancer.

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: The use of brachytherapy in the management of breast cancer has increased significantly over the past several years. Unfortunately, few techniques have been developed to compare dosimetric quality and target volume coverage concurrently. We present a new method of implant evaluation that incorporates computed tomography-based three-dimensional (3D) dose-volume analysis with traditional measures of brachytherapy quality. Analyses performed in this fashion will be needed to ultimately assist in determining the efficacy of breast implants. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Since March of 1993, brachytherapy has been used as the sole radiation modality after lumpectomy in selected protocol patients with early-stage breast cancer treated with breast-conserving therapy. Eight patients treated with high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy who had surgical clips outlining the lumpectomy cavity and underwent computed tomography (CT) scanning after implant placement were selected for this study. For each patient, the postimplant CT dataset was transferred to a 3D treatment planning system. The lumpectomy cavity, target volume (lumpectomy cavity plus a 1-cm margin), and entire breast were outlined on each axial slice. Once all volumes were entered, the programmed HDR brachytherapy source positions and dwell times were imported into the 3D planning system. Using the tools provided by the 3D planning system, the implant dataset was then registered to the visible implant template in the CT dataset. The distribution of the implant dose was analyzed with respect to defined volumes via dose-volume histograms (DVH). Isodose surfaces, the dose homogeneity index, and dosimetric coverage of the defined volumes were calculated and contrasted. All patients received 32 Gy to the entire implanted volume in 8 fractions of 4 Gy over 4 days. RESULTS: Three-plane implants were used for 7 patients and a two-plane implant for 1 patient. The median number of needles per implant was 16.5 (range 11-18). Despite visual verification by the treating physician that surgical clips (with an appropriate margin) were within the boundaries of the implant needles, the median proportion of the lumpectomy cavity that received the prescribed dose was only 87% (range 73-98%). With respect to the target volume, a median of only 68% (range 56-81%) of this volume received 100% of the prescribed dose. On average, the minimum dose received by at least 90% of the target volume was 22 Gy (range 17.3-26.9), which corresponds to 69% of the prescribed dose. CONCLUSION: Preliminary results using our new technique to evaluate implant quality with CT-based 3D dose-volume analysis appear promising. Dosimetric quality and target volume coverage can be concurrently analyzed, allowing the possibility of evaluating implants prospectively. Considering that target volume coverage may be suboptimal even after radiographically verifying accurate implant placement, techniques similar to this need to be developed to ultimately determine the true efficacy of brachytherapy in the management of breast cancer.     

3D打印微创导向模板在术后复发性宫颈癌近距离治疗中的临床应用

  目的  探讨3D打印微创导向模板在术后复发性宫颈癌三维插植后装治疗中的临床应用。  方法  收集2017年7月至2018年4月10例就诊于河北省沧州中西医结合医院,术后复发的宫颈癌患者行个体化3D打印微创导向模板辅助下三维插植后装治疗的临床资料。根据患者具体情况选用不同阴道定位模板,行CT模拟定位,勾画靶区,设计主要导向针道空间分布,打印出3D微创导向模板。根据预设针道植入插植针,制定治疗计划,高危临床靶区（high risk-clinical target volume,HR-CTV）处方剂量为6 Gy/次,共4~6次。  结果  10例患者共行插植治疗52次,每次插植治疗平均扫描CT次数为（1.58±0.70）次,每次插植治疗从插植针植入至插植针到达满意位置的平均消耗时间为（10.88±2.94）min,每次治疗插植针的使用针数为（5.69±1.91）根。剂量参数HR-CTV包绕90%靶区体积的剂量（D90）为（6.41±0.29）Gy,包绕膀胱、直肠、乙状结肠的2 cm3体积的剂量（D_2cm3）分别为（4.75±0.37）、（3.93± 0.26）、（4.33±0.24）Gy。10例患者治疗结束3个月后进行疗效评价,8例达完全缓解（complete response,CR）、2例达部分缓解（par tial response,PR）。  结论  3D打印微创导向模板应用于术后中心型复发性宫颈癌三维插植后装治疗,定位准确,可重复治疗,插植操作时间短,插植针数少,患者痛苦小,并发症少而轻,肿瘤缩小明显,具有良好的应用前景。      

New interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for prostate cancer: CT based 3D planning after transrectal implantation.

We have developed a new interstitial HDR brachytherapy technique for the treatment of prostate cancer using CT based 3D planning after transrectal implantation of four non-parallel needles. CT based needle reconstruction, target definition, evaluation and documentation, including DVHs and 3D imaging, is a feasible, safe and well tolerated treatment concept.     

3D conformal HDR brachytherapy and external beam irradiation combined with temporary androgen deprivation in the treatment of localized prostate cancer.

PURPOSE: To evaluate treatment outcome of 3D conformal high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy and external beam irradiation (EBRT) combined with temporary androgen deprivation for patients with localized prostate cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between January 1997 and September 1999 we treated 102 patients with stage T1-3 N0 M0 prostate cancer. Stage T1-2 was found in 71, T3 in 31 patients. Median pretreatment PSA level was 15.3 ng/ml. After ultrasound-guided transrectal implantation of four afterloading needles, CT based 3D brachytherapy planning was performed. All patients received four HDR implants using a reference dose per implant of 5 or 7Gy. Time between each implant was 14 days. After brachytherapy EBRT followed up to 39.6 or 45.0 Gy. All patients received temporary androgen deprivation, starting 2-19 months before brachytherapy, ending 3 months after EBRT. RESULTS: Median follow-up was 2.6 years (range 2.0-4.1 years). Actuarial biochemical control rate was 87% at 2 years and 82% at 3 years. In 14 patients we noted biochemical failure, in five patients clinical failure. Overall survival was 90%, disease specific survival 98.0% at 3 years. Acute grade 3 toxicity occurred in 4%, late grade 3 toxicity in 5%. One patient developed a prostatourethral-rectal fistula as late grade 4 toxicity. The conformal quality of 300 HDR implants was analyzed using dose volume histograms. CONCLUSIONS: 3D conformal HDR brachytherapy and EBRT combined with temporary androgen deprivation is an effective treatment modality for prostate cancer with minimal associated toxicity and encouraging biochemical control rates after a median follow-up of 2.6 years.     

Indications and technical aspects of brachytherapy in breast conserving treatment of breast cancer.

Improved local control rates have been demonstrated in retrospective studies as well as in randomised trials on brachytherapy with increasing doses to the tumour bed. The higher local control obtained by interstitial breast implants, as compared to external photon or electron beam boosts, have been mainly attributed to the higher doses actually delivered to the tumour bed by these implants for the same nominal dose as compared to external beam radiotherapy (RT). On the other hand, poor cosmesis has also been correlated with radiation dose to the breast skin (radiation teleangiectases), and breast tissue (retraction due to fibrosis), the latter depending not only on RT dose but also on the treated boost volume. For this reason, a possible benefit of interstitial implants will only be realized when the gain in local control goes together with minimal cosmetic damage. Therefore, the ballistic advantages of interstitial implants have to be maximally exploited: i.e. the treated volume should be maximally adapted to the target volume, and additional irradiation of the breast skin by the boost technique should be avoided. This paper deals in detail with the technical aspects of breast brachytherapy that seem to be relevant for high quality outcome.     

经阴道3D打印个体化模板在宫颈癌后装治疗中的应用价值研究

目的 介绍一种经阴道3D打印后装腔内联合插植治疗个体化模板设计方法,比较该方法和徒手插植方法的剂量学和操作安全性差异。方法 研究选取40例行¹⁹²Ir高剂量率腔内联合插植后装治疗计划。实验组为20例使用经阴道3D后装个体化模板设计方法,用基于CT影像的预计划方法设计插植针路径,用3D打印技术创建个体化模板实体和插植针路径,最后在CT引导下置入模板。对照组选取20例腔内联合徒手插植治疗计划,徒手插植方法不做预计划并且插植针方向由操作医生经验决定。结果 两组计划HR-CTV的分次D90相近,实验组正常组织D2cm³的剂量有较显著改善,且肿瘤靶区内高剂量区体积和剂量适形性指数均有改善。实验组共使用273次插植针,脱靶次数为1次,未出现插植针刺穿正常组织事件。对照组共使用203次插植针,脱靶次数4次,且观察到3次刺穿正常组织事件。结论 3D打印后装腔内联合插植治疗个体化模板方法对比徒手插植方法有剂量学优势,并且操作更安全,实际治疗可达到预计划剂量设计要求。