Additional volumetric modulated arc therapy to vertebral metastases abutting the previously irradiated site

• Main Authors: Takatsugu Kawase (Author), Baku Sakashita (Author), Kazuyoshi Kanai (Author), Minako Uchino (Author), Tomoko Itazawa (Author), Satoshi Nagasaka (Author), Satsuki Kina (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports - Peertechz Publications, 2014-05-23.
• Teme: Case Report
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<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Lung cancer frequently causes metastases to the spine, especially to the thoracic vertebrae, which sometimes compress the spinal cord and induce irreversible palsy. Many patients suffering from metastatic spinal tumors need to undergo repetitive ra...