ACR Appropriateness Criteria® external-beam radiation therapy treatment planning for clinically localized prostate cancer Journal Article
| Authors: | Abdel-Wahab, M.; Mahmoud, O.; Merrick, G.; Hsu, I. C. J.; Arterbery, V. E.; Ciezki, J. P.; Frank, S. J.; Mohler, J. L.; Moran, B. J.; Rosenthal, S. A.; Rossi, C. J. Jr; Yamada, Y. |
| Article Title: | ACR Appropriateness Criteria® external-beam radiation therapy treatment planning for clinically localized prostate cancer |
| Abstract: | Image-based radiation treatment planning and localization have contributed to better targeting of the prostate and sparing of normal tissues. Guidelines are needed to address radiation dose delivery, including patient setup and immobilization, target volume definition, treatment planning, treatment delivery methods, and target localization. Guidelines for external-beam radiation treatment planning have been updated and are presented here. The use of appropriate doses, simulation techniques, and verification of field setup are essential for the accurate delivery of radiation therapy. The ACR Appropriateness Criteria® are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed every 2 years by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and review include an extensive analysis of current medical literature from peer-reviewed journals and the application of a well-established consensus methodology (modified Delphi) to rate the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures by the panel. In those instances in which evidence is lacking or not definitive, expert opinion may be used to recommend imaging or treatment. © 2012 American College of Radiology. |
| Keywords: | cancer localization; intensity modulated radiation therapy; treatment planning; united states; cancer radiotherapy; radiation dose; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; computer assisted tomography; tumor volume; practice guideline; radiation exposure; prostate cancer; prostatic neoplasms; contrast enhancement; echography; practice guidelines as topic; radiotherapy planning, computer-assisted; radiotherapy, conformal; external beam radiotherapy; patient positioning; predictive value; immobilization; gross tumor volume; clinical target volume; external-beam radiation; appropriateness criteria; treatment planning and localization; planning target volume; radiotherapy, image-guided; balloon; urethrography |
| Journal Title: | Journal of the American College of Radiology |
| Volume: | 9 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1546-1440 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2012-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 233 |
| End Page: | 238 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jacr.2011.12.030 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 22469373 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 1 May 2012" - "Source: Scopus" |
