Simulation by a diagnostic CT for the early vocal cord carcinoma

Med Dosim. 1997 Spring;22(1):13-6. doi: 10.1016/s0958-3947(96)00133-1.

Abstract

The CT-based simulation with a 3D planning system permits the optimization of radiotherapy treatments. The goal is to obtain an increase in the local control and survival with a reduction of the treatment related toxicity. In our hospital, we do not have a CT simulator and our 3D planning system is not yet working, therefore, we have developed a system to simulate radiotherapy treatments using a diagnostic CT. We began by simulating an early vocal cord carcinoma. The rules of this simulation are presented using a clinical case as an example.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted*
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vocal Cords*