Anupama, Darapu (2016) To evaluate the efficacy of deep inspirational breath hold technique and its dosimetric advantages over free breathing technique in cardiac and lung sparing. Masters thesis, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
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Abstract
To evaluate the efficacy of deep inspirational breath hold technique and its dosimetric advantages over free breathing technique in cardiac (heart and LAD) and ipsilateral lung sparing in left sided postmastectomy field in field conformal radiotherapy. DIBH is highly reproducible which arrest the respiratory motion provides clinical and dosimetric benefits over free breathing (FB). DIBH resulted in significant reduction in doses to the Heart, LAD and Lungs as with this technique there was an increase in distance between target and the OARs. With appropriate patient selection and adequate training, DIBH technique for radiotherapy to the chest is acceptable and achievable and therefore should be considered for all suitable patients as this could result in less radiotherapy related complications. However this technique is time consuming as the set up is complex, results in increased time for treatment delivery, needs patient cooperation and technical expertise.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Breath Hold Technique ; Dosimetric advantages ; Over free breathing technique ; Cardiac and lung sparing. |
| Subjects: | MEDICAL > Radio Therapy |
| Depositing User: | Punitha K |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Jul 2017 07:56 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Nov 2018 19:41 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/894 |
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