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Clinical implementation of three-dimensional standardized template-guided brachytherapy for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer 针对局部晚期宫颈癌患者的三维标准化模板引导近距离放射治疗的临床实施情况
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-29 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.134170
Yeqiang Tu, Jiahao Wang, Yukai Chen, Yuanyuan Chen, Qiu Tang
Purpose:
Although customized three-dimensional (3D) templates have shown advantages in brachytherapy, widespread application is still full of challenges. The present work proposed the use of a commercial 3D standardized template-guided intracavitary/interstitial brachytherapy (IC/ISBT) that could provide simple and reproducible needles’ insertion.

Material and methods:
43 patients received external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) with 45-50.4 Gy and subsequent IC/ISBT with 28 Gy in 4 fractions. In terms of IC/ISBT, 24 patients were treated with 3D standardized templates (ST group), and 19 patients were treated using free-hand implantation (FH group). Consistency of implantation for all needles and dosimetric differences for target and organs at risk (OARs) were then compared between two groups.

Results:
The mean variation of tip position between insertions for needles was 1.41 mm and 2.74 mm in ST group and FH group, respectively (p < 0.001). ST group was superior in terms of dosimetric conformity index (CI) and D90 for high-risk clinical target volume (HR-CTV), significantly improving to 23.21% (p < 0.001) and 3.58% (p = 0.031) compared with FH group. The D2cc of the bladder and sigmoid in the ST group were lower than those in the FH group (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, a strong correlation between the volume of HR-CTV and its CI in the ST group (R = 0.865, p < 0.001) was found with Spearman’s correlation analysis.

Conclusions:
The implementation of 3D standardized template can potentially improve the precision and consistency in the needle insertion procedure that may replace some customized 3D templates, and achieve clinical satisfied dose distribution in IC/ISBT plans for patients with LACC.

目的:尽管定制的三维(3D)模板在近距离治疗中显示出优势,但广泛应用仍充满挑战。材料与方法:43 名患者接受了 45-50.4 Gy 的体外放射治疗(EBRT),随后接受了 28 Gy 的 IC/ISBT 治疗,分 4 次进行。在 IC/ISBT 治疗中,24 名患者采用三维标准化模板(ST 组),19 名患者采用徒手植入法(FH 组)。结果:ST 组和 FH 组植入针尖位置的平均差异分别为 1.41 毫米和 2.74 毫米(p <0.001)。ST 组在高危临床靶体积(HR-CTV)的剂量符合性指数(CI)和 D90 方面优于 FH 组,分别显著提高到 23.21% (p < 0.001) 和 3.58% (p = 0.031)。ST 组膀胱和乙状结肠的 D2cc 均低于 FH 组(p < 0.05)。结论:三维标准化模板的实施有可能提高进针过程的精确性和一致性,从而取代一些定制的三维模板,并在 LACC 患者的 IC/ISBT 计划中实现临床满意的剂量分布。
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Current status and future readiness of Indian radiation oncologists to embrace prostate high-dose-rate brachytherapy: An Indian Brachytherapy Society survey 印度放射肿瘤学家接受前列腺高剂量率近距离放射治疗的现状和未来准备情况:印度近距离放射治疗协会调查
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-29 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.134168
Susovan Banerjee, Soumya Sarkar, Umesh Mahantshetty, Sorun Shishak, Venkatesan Kaliyaperumal, Shyam Singh Bisht, Deepak Gupta, Kushal Narang, Mayur Mayank, V Srinivasan, Vivek Anand, Kanhu Charan Patro, Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, Tejinder Kataria
Purpose:
This survey aimed to understand the practice pattern and attitude of Indian doctors towards prostate brachytherapy.

Material and methods:
A 21-point questionnaire was designed in Google form and sent to radiation oncologists practicing in India, using texts, mails, and social media. Responses were collated, and descriptive statistical analysis was performed.

Results:
A total of 212 radiation oncologists from 136 centers responded to the survey questionnaire, with majority (66%) being post-specialty training > 6 years. We found that about 44.3% (n = 94) of respondents do not practice interstitial brachytherapy for any site, and majority (83.3%, n = 175) do not practice high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy. Only 2.8% (n = 6) of doctors preferred boost by brachytherapy compared with 38.1% (n = 80) of respondents, who favored stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) boost. When asked about the indication of HDR prostate brachytherapy in Indian setting, 32.5% (n = 67) of respondents favored monotherapy, 46.1% (n = 95) of oncologists thought boost as a good indication, and 21.4% (n = 44) preferred re-irradiation/salvage setting. The most cited reason for prostate brachytherapy not being popularly practiced in India was lack of training (84.8%, n = 179). It was also noted that out of 80 respondents who practiced SBRT for prostate boost, 37 would prefer HDR brachytherapy boost if given adequate training and facilities.

Conclusions:
The present survey provided insight on practice of prostate brachytherapy in India. It is evident that majority of radiation oncologists do not practice HDR prostate brachytherapy due to lack of training and infrastructure. Indian physicians are willing to learn and start prostate brachytherapy procedures if dedicated training and workshops are organized.

目的:本调查旨在了解印度医生对前列腺近距离放射治疗的实践模式和态度。材料和方法:我们设计了一份21点的谷歌问卷,并通过短信、邮件和社交媒体发送给在印度执业的放射肿瘤学家。结果:共有来自 136 个中心的 212 名放射肿瘤学家回复了调查问卷,其中大多数(66%)接受过专业培训 > 6 年。我们发现,约 44.3%(n = 94)的受访者不从事任何部位的间质近距离治疗,大多数(83.3%,n = 175)不从事高剂量率(HDR)前列腺近距离治疗。只有 2.8%(n = 6)的医生倾向于使用近距离放射治疗,而 38.1%(n = 80)的受访者倾向于使用立体定向体放射治疗(SBRT)。当被问及在印度进行 HDR 前列腺近距离治疗的适应症时,32.5%(n = 67)的受访者倾向于单一疗法,46.1%(n = 95)的肿瘤学家认为增强疗法是一个很好的适应症,21.4%(n = 44)的受访者倾向于再照射/挽救疗法。在印度,前列腺近距离放射治疗未得到普及的最主要原因是缺乏培训(84.8%,n = 179)。调查还注意到,在80名采用SBRT前列腺增生治疗的受访者中,如果有足够的培训和设施,37名受访者更倾向于采用HDR近距离放射治疗。很明显,由于缺乏培训和基础设施,大多数放射肿瘤科医生没有开展 HDR 前列腺近距离治疗。如果组织专门的培训和研讨会,印度医生愿意学习并开始前列腺近距离治疗程序。
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Comparison of dosimetric analysis of organs at risk and target volumes for ovoids and cylinders in endometrial carcinoma 子宫内膜癌中椭圆形和圆柱形风险器官和目标体积的剂量分析比较
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-29 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.134171
Yashaswini BR, Tanvir Pasha, Rekha Reddy, Naveen T, Siddanna R Palled, Uday Krishna, Lokesh V, Sridhar P, Nikhila R, Thejaswini B, Chundru Swaroopa
Purpose:
To compare dose volume parameters of target and organs at risk in vaginal vault brachytherapy using ovoids or cylinder in post-operative endometrial carcinoma.

Material and methods:
The study was done among 25 histologically proven post-operative endometrial carcinoma patients requiring vaginal brachytherapy. All patients underwent both cylinder and ovoids application alternatively on weekly basis. Ovoids size ranged from 2 to 3 cm diameter. Diameters of cylinder ranged between 2.5 and 3.5 cm. Bladder, rectum, urethra, and clinical target volume (CTV) were contoured on CT simulation images. Prescribed dose was 6-7 Gy in 2-3 fractions at 0.5 cm from the surface of applicator.

Results:
The mean values of D90, D50, V150, V100, V90, and V50 of CTV were comparable between cylinder and ovoids plans. The mean dose of CTV was significantly higher with cylinder than with ovoids, and D100 was significantly higher with ovoids (mean = 15.63 Gy vs. 14.64 Gy, p = 0.016, and D100 = 37.82% vs. 42.86%, p = 0.042, for cylinder vs. ovoids). In the dosimetry of the vault, D90, D50, V100, V90, V50, and mean of the vault did not show any significant difference between cylinder and ovoids. The V150 was significantly higher with cylinder plans than ovoids, and D100 of the vault was significantly higher with ovoids plans (V150 = 14.81% vs. 6.86%, p = 0.02, and D100 = 37.77% vs. 44.80%, p = 0.029, for cylinder vs. ovoids). D0.1cc, D1cc, D2cc, and mean for the bladder, rectum, and urethra were comparable between the cylinder and ovoid plans.

Conclusions:
The present study showed that the dose to organs at risk, most of the dosimetric parameters of CTV, and vault were comparable between the cylinder and ovoid plans. Both applicators provide good reproducibility. The choice of applicator will ultimately depend on the institutional policies and oncologist decision. However, in patients with dog-ear configuration of the vagina, ovoids may be preferred as per ABS guidelines.

目的:比较子宫内膜癌术后阴道穹隆近距离治疗中使用卵圆球或圆柱体时靶点和危险器官的剂量体积参数。材料和方法:研究对象是25名经组织学证实需要进行阴道近距离治疗的子宫内膜癌术后患者。所有患者每周交替使用圆柱形和卵圆球形放射剂。卵圆球的直径从 2 厘米到 3 厘米不等。圆柱的直径在 2.5 至 3.5 厘米之间。膀胱、直肠、尿道和临床靶体积(CTV)均在 CT 模拟图像上绘制了轮廓。结果:CTV的D90、D50、V150、V100、V90和V50的平均值在圆柱体和卵形体计划中相当。CTV的平均剂量圆柱形明显高于椭圆形,而椭圆形的D100明显高于圆柱形(圆柱形与椭圆形的平均值=15.63 Gy对14.64 Gy,P=0.016;D100=37.82%对42.86%,P=0.042)。在穹隆的剂量测定中,圆柱体和椭圆体的D90、D50、V100、V90、V50和穹隆平均值均无显著差异。圆柱形平面的 V150 明显高于椭圆形平面,而穹顶的 D100 则明显高于椭圆形平面(圆柱形平面与椭圆形平面的 V150 = 14.81% 对 6.86%,p = 0.02;D100 = 37.77% 对 44.80%,p = 0.029)。结论:本研究表明,圆柱形和卵圆形计划对危险器官的剂量、CTV 的大多数剂量学参数以及穹顶的剂量都相当。两种涂抹器都具有良好的再现性。涂抹器的选择最终取决于机构政策和肿瘤学家的决定。不过,对于阴道呈狗耳形的患者,根据美国放射治疗协会的指南,卵圆形可能是首选。
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Clinical outcomes of single application multi-fractionated CT-guided interstitial high-dose-rate brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer: A multi-institution initial experience 局部晚期宫颈癌单次应用多分次CT引导间质高剂量率近距离放射治疗的临床疗效:多机构初步经验
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-29 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.134169
Eugene T Yap, Mark P Dumago, Carl Jay Jainar, Maureen Bojador, Stellar Marie Cabrera, Gil S Gonzalez, Jocelyn Z Mariano, Aida Bautista, Jhustine Mababangloob, Janell Marie Genson, Teresa Sy Ortin, Warren R Bacorro
Purpose:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and clinical outcomes of single application multi-fractionated computed tomography (CT)-guided interstitial high-dose-rate brachytherapy given in four fractions in locally advanced cervical cancer.

Material and methods:
Patients with locally advanced cervical cancer stage IIB-IVA treated definitively with external radiation ± weekly cisplatin, followed by single application multi-fractionated CT-guided interstitial high-dose-rate brachytherapy in four fractions were included. Dosimetry data, clinical response, and toxicity records were reviewed.

Results:
Between January 2018 and December 2022, twenty-two patients were included. Clinical stage distribution was as follows: IIB – 13.6%, IIIB – 27.3%, IIIC – 22.7%, and IVA – 36.4%. Mean high-risk clinical target volume (HR-CTV) was 66.19 ±32.69 cm3, and HR-CTV D90 dose was 86.8 ±1.7 Gy. 2 cc doses to bladder, rectum, and sigmoid were 84.6 ±2.8 Gy, 71.5 ±2.4 Gy, and 65.6 ±4.0 Gy, respectively. Mean overall treatment time was 66 ±21 days. With a median follow-up of 11.5 months (range, 5-44 months), median survival and local control were not achieved. One-year local control rate, one-year progression-free survival, and one-year overall survival were 82%, 66%, and 78%, respectively. Univariate analysis showed overall treatment time to be the only variable associated with all oncologic outcomes. For acute toxicity, grade 3 toxicity in four patients and grade 4 toxicity of infection in one patient were observed. For late toxicity, grade 3 gastrointestinal toxicity was noted in two patients.

Conclusions:
Initial results suggest that single application multi-fractionated CT-guided interstitial brachytherapy given in four fractions in locally advanced cervical cancer seems to be feasible and safe, but additional evidence is needed to generate more validated conclusions.

目的:该研究旨在评估局部晚期宫颈癌患者在单次应用多分次计算机断层扫描(CT)引导下进行四次分次间质高剂量率近距离放射治疗的安全性和临床疗效。材料和方法:研究纳入了接受外照射±每周顺铂治疗后,再接受单次应用多分次CT引导下进行四次分次间质高剂量率近距离放射治疗的局部晚期宫颈癌IIB-IVA期患者。结果:2018年1月至2022年12月期间,共纳入22例患者。临床分期分布如下:IIB - 13.6%,IIIB - 27.3%,IIIC - 22.7%,IVA - 36.4%。平均高危临床靶体积(HR-CTV)为 66.19 ± 32.69 cm3,HR-CTV D90 剂量为 86.8 ± 1.7 Gy。膀胱、直肠和乙状结肠的 2 cc 剂量分别为 84.6 ±2.8 Gy、71.5 ±2.4 Gy 和 65.6 ±4.0 Gy。平均治疗时间为 66 ± 21 天。中位随访时间为 11.5 个月(5-44 个月),未达到中位生存率和局部控制率。一年局部控制率、一年无进展生存率和一年总生存率分别为82%、66%和78%。单变量分析显示,总体治疗时间是唯一与所有肿瘤结果相关的变量。急性毒性方面,4名患者出现3级毒性,1名患者出现4级感染毒性。结论:初步结果表明,在局部晚期宫颈癌的治疗中,单次应用多分次CT引导间质近距离放射治疗分四次进行似乎是可行且安全的,但还需要更多的证据来得出更有效的结论。
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Hydrogel spacer injection to the meso-sigmoid to protect the sigmoid colon in cervical cancer brachytherapy: A technical report 在宫颈癌近距离治疗中向乙状结肠中段注射水凝胶垫片以保护乙状结肠:技术报告
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-29 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.134174
Madoka Sakuramachi, Naoya Murakami, Ayaka Nagao, Kanako Kojima, Yusaku Miyata, Tairo Kashihara, Tomoya Kaneda, Kana Takahashi, Koji Inaba, Kae Okuma, Yuko Nakayama, Hiroyuki Okamoto, Mitsuya Ishikawa, Hiroshi Igaki
Purpose:
The use of a hydrogel spacer inserted into recto-vaginal fossa is a valuable strategy to mitigate radiation exposure to the rectum during radiation therapy for female pelvic malignancies. However, when the sigmoid colon is in proximity to the cervix, radiation exposure to the sigmoid colon cannot be adequately mitigated with a hydrogel spacer injected into the recto-vaginal fossa. Here, we presented a case, in which a hydrogel spacer was injected into the meso-sigmoid to protect the sigmoid colon.

Material and methods:
A 73-year-old female diagnosed with T3b stage IIIC2r uterine cervical cancer (FIGO 2018) underwent high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy consisting of 24 Gy in 4 fractions, following concurrent chemoradiotherapy with external beam radiation therapy of 50 Gy in 25 fractions of whole pelvic radiation therapy. In the initial brachytherapy, the sigmoid colon was in close contact with the uterine cervix. In the second brachytherapy, attempts to create a space between the sigmoid colon and uterine cervix using injected artificial ascites were unsuccessful due to rapid absorption of fluid. In the third and fourth brachytherapy fractions, 5 mL of hydrogel was injected into the meso-sigmoid through a pouch of Douglas under trans-rectal ultrasonography guidance. Dose ratio of sigmoid colon D2cc and high-risk clinical target volume (HR-CTV) D90 of each brachytherapy were evaluated.

Results:
Dose ratio of the sigmoid colon D2cc to HR-CTV D90 was 1.03, 0.43, 0.56, and 0.47 in each respective brachytherapy session, indicating dose escalation to HR-CTV whilst achieving acceptable sigmoid dose with hydrogel spacer injected into the meso-sigmoid.

Conclusions:
The dose ratio of the sigmoid colon to HR-CTV D90 was decreased by introducing a hydrogel spacer into the meso-sigmoid. In cases where the sigmoid colon is in proximity to the cervical tumor, this novel technique can be considered to achieve better clinical outcomes.

目的:在对女性盆腔恶性肿瘤进行放射治疗时,使用插入直肠阴道窝的水凝胶垫片是减轻直肠所受辐射的重要策略。然而,当乙状结肠靠近宫颈时,在直肠阴道窝注入水凝胶垫片并不能充分减轻乙状结肠受到的辐射。材料和方法:一名 73 岁女性被诊断为 T3b IIIC2r 期子宫颈癌(FIGO 2018),在接受化放疗的同时接受了 50 Gy 分 25 次的全盆腔外照射治疗,之后接受了高剂量率间质近距离放射治疗,每次 24 Gy,分 4 次进行。在第一次近距离放射治疗中,乙状结肠与子宫颈紧密接触。在第二次近距离放射治疗中,由于液体被迅速吸收,试图在乙状结肠和子宫颈之间创造一个空间的尝试没有成功。在第三和第四次近距离治疗中,在经直肠超声引导下,通过道格拉斯袋将 5 毫升水凝胶注入乙状结肠中段。结果:乙状结肠 D2cc 与 HR-CTV D90 的剂量比分别为 1.03、0.43、0.56 和 0.47。结果:在每个近距离治疗疗程中,乙状结肠D2cc与HR-CTV D90的剂量比分别为1.03、0.43、0.56和0.47。在乙状结肠邻近颈部肿瘤的病例中,可以考虑采用这种新型技术,以获得更好的临床疗效。
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Clinical efficacy analysis of radioactive 125I particle implantation for the treatment of pelvic local recurrence of cervical cancer after radiotherapy 放射性 125I 粒子植入治疗放疗后宫颈癌盆腔局部复发的临床疗效分析
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-29 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.134172
Liqiu Ji, Wenwen Zhang, Shanhu Hao, Zhiguo Wang, Guoxu Zhang
Purpose:
To explore the efficacy of CT-guided iodine-125 (125I) radioactive particle implantation for the treatment of pelvic local recurrence of cervical cancer after radiotherapy.

Material and methods:
To analyze clinical data of 46 patients with pelvic local recurrence of cervical cancer after radiotherapy, who underwent 125I particle implantation, post-operative follow-up using Kaplan-Meier method to calculate the rate of local control, and observation of complications. Univariate and multi-factorial analyses were performed with log-rank test and Cox regression statistical method to observe changes in serum SCC-Ag and CEA levels.

Results:
A total of 57 lesions in 46 patients had a short-term local control rate of 87.72% (50/57) and effective rate of 68.42% (39/57). As of the end of follow-up, the median local progression-free survival time of 46 patients was 12.2 (range, 3.5-32) months, the median overall survival time was 16.3 (range, 3.5-40) months, with 1-year and 2-year OS of 63.04% and 41.30%. Univariate and multi-factorial analyses suggested that local recurrent mass size and recurrence site were the main factors affecting survival. Loco-regional progression-free survival (LPFS) time was 15.5 and 11.25 months in cases with recurrent mass diameter < 3 cm and ≥ 3 cm, respectively (χ2 = 10.83, p = 0.001 < 0.05). In patients with pelvic wall recurrence and central recurrence, the time to LPFS was 15.80 and 10.00 months, respectively (χ2 = 8.833, p = 0.0030 < 0.05). Tumor markers serum SCC-Ag and CEA decreased to different degrees after treatment, and the difference was statistically significant. The median LPFS in the SCC-Ag ≤ 3.5 ng/ml group was significantly higher than that in the SCC-Ag > 3.5 ng/ml group (χ2 = 4.241, p = 0.036 < 0.05). No serious post-operative complications were observed.

Conclusions:
CT-guided 125I seed implantation has significant short-term efficacy in the treatment of pelvic local recurrence of cervical cancer after radiotherapy. It can improve the effective rate in patients with initial clinical stage II, especially in those with locally recurrent masses < 3 cm and in those with a recurrence in the pelvic wall.

目的:探讨CT引导下碘-125(125I)放射性粒子植入治疗宫颈癌放疗后盆腔局部复发的疗效。材料与方法:分析46例宫颈癌放疗后盆腔局部复发患者接受125I粒子植入治疗的临床资料,术后随访采用Kaplan-Meier法计算局部控制率,观察并发症发生情况。结果:46名患者共57个病灶,短期局部控制率为87.72%(50/57),有效率为68.42%(39/57)。截至随访结束,46名患者的中位局部无进展生存时间为12.2个月(3.5-32个月),中位总生存时间为16.3个月(3.5-40个月),1年和2年OS分别为63.04%和41.30%。单变量和多因素分析表明,局部复发肿块大小和复发部位是影响生存期的主要因素。复发肿块直径< 3厘米和≥3厘米的病例的局部区域无进展生存期(LPFS)分别为15.5个月和11.25个月(χ2 = 10.83,P = 0.001 < 0.05)。盆壁复发和中心复发患者的 LPFS 时间分别为 15.80 个月和 10.00 个月(χ2 = 8.833,P = 0.0030 <0.05)。肿瘤标志物血清SCC-Ag和CEA在治疗后有不同程度的下降,差异有统计学意义。SCC-Ag≤3.5 ng/ml组的中位LPFS明显高于SCC-Ag > 3.5 ng/ml组(χ2 = 4.241, p = 0.036 <0.05)。结论:CT引导下125I粒子植入治疗宫颈癌放疗后盆腔局部复发的短期疗效显著。它能提高初始临床分期为II期的患者的有效率,尤其是那些局部复发肿块< 3厘米和盆腔壁复发的患者。
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Dosimetric impact of applying a model-based dose calculation algorithm for skin cancer brachytherapy (interventional radiotherapy) 对皮肤癌近距离放射治疗(介入放射治疗)采用基于模型的剂量计算算法的剂量学影响
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-29 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.134173
Elisa Placidi, Bruno Fionda, Enrico Rosa, Valentina Lancellotta, Antonio Napolitano, Martina De Angeli, Francesco Pastore, Maria Antonietta Gambacorta, Luca Indovina, Luca Tagliaferri, Marco De Spirito
Purpose:
Brachytherapy (BT, interventional radiotherapy) is a well-established radiotherapy technique capable of delivering high doses to tumors while sparing organs at risk (OARs). Currently, the clinically accepted dose calculation algorithm used is TG-43. In the TG-186 report, new model-based dose calculation algorithms (MBDCA), such as Elekta’s advanced collapsed cone engine (ACE), have been introduced, although their clinical application is yet to be fully realized. This study aimed to investigate two aspects of TG-186: firstly, a comparison of dose distributions calculated with TG-43 and TG-186 for skin tumors; and secondly, an exploration of the impact of using a water bolus on the coverage of clinical target volume (CTV) and OARs.

Material and methods:
Ten treatment plans for high-dose-rate IRT were developed. All plans were initially calculated using the TG-43 algorithm, and were subsequently re-calculated with TG-186. In addition, one of the treatment plans was assessed with both TG-43 and TG-186, using 10 different water bolus thicknesses ranging from 0 to 5 cm. To assess dose variations, the following dose-volume histogram (DVH) parameters were compared: D2cc and D0.01cc for OARs, and V150, V100, V95 and V90 for CTV coverage.

Results and conclusions:
The average dosimetric results for CTV and OARs, as calculated by both algorithms, revealed statistically significant lower values for TG-186 when compared with TG-43. The presence of a bolus was observed to enhance CTV coverage for the TG-186 algorithm, with a bolus thickness of 2 cm being the point at which ACE calculations matched those of TG-43. This study identified significant differences in dosimetric parameters for skin tumors when comparing the TG-43 and TG-186 algorithms. Moreover, it was demonstrated that the inclusion of a water bolus increased CTV coverage in TG-186 calculations.

目的:近距离放射治疗(BT,介入放射治疗)是一种成熟的放射治疗技术,能够向肿瘤提供高剂量,同时保护危险器官(OAR)。目前,临床上使用的剂量计算算法是 TG-43。在TG-186报告中,引入了新的基于模型的剂量计算算法(MBDCA),如Elekta先进的塌缩锥引擎(ACE),但其临床应用尚未完全实现。本研究旨在研究 TG-186 的两个方面:首先,比较用 TG-43 和 TG-186 计算的皮肤肿瘤剂量分布;其次,探讨使用水栓对临床靶体积 (CTV) 和 OAR 覆盖率的影响。所有计划最初都是用 TG-43 算法计算的,随后用 TG-186 重新计算。此外,还同时使用 TG-43 和 TG-186 对其中一个治疗方案进行了评估,使用的水栓厚度从 0 厘米到 5 厘米不等,共 10 种。为了评估剂量变化,对以下剂量-体积直方图(DVH)参数进行了比较:结果和结论:两种算法计算出的 CTV 和 OAR 平均剂量测定结果显示,TG-186 的数值在统计学上明显低于 TG-43。在 TG-186 算法中,栓剂的存在提高了 CTV 的覆盖率,栓剂厚度为 2 厘米时,ACE 的计算结果与 TG-43 相匹配。这项研究发现,在比较 TG-43 和 TG-186 算法时,皮肤肿瘤的剂量学参数存在明显差异。此外,研究还表明,在 TG-186 计算中,水栓的加入增加了 CTV 的覆盖范围。
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The Montreal split ring applicator: Towards highly adaptive gynecological brachytherapy using 3D-printed biocompatible patient-specific interstitial caps 蒙特利尔分瓣环涂抹器:利用三维打印的生物相容性患者特异性间隙帽实现高度适应性妇科近距离放射治疗
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-12 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.133676
Yuji Kamio, Marie-Ève Roy, Lori-Anne Morgan, Maroie Barkati, Marie-Claude Beauchemin, François DeBlois, Borko Basaric, Jean-François Carrier, Stéphane Bedwani
Purpose:
The addition of interstitial (IS) needles to intra-cavitary (IC) brachytherapy applicators is associated with improved outcomes in locally advanced cervical cancers involving parametrial tumor extensions. The purpose of this work was to validate a clinical workflow involving 3D-printed caps for a commercial IC split ring applicator that enable using IS needle trajectories tailored to each treatment.

Material and methods:
A dedicated software module was developed in this work allowing users to design patient-specific IS caps without knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software. This software module was integrated to 3D Brachy, a commercial software developed by Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc. For validation of the workflow, CAD models of ground truth caps with five IS needle trajectories were designed with Fusion 360™, 3D-printed, assembled with a split ring applicator, and CT-scanned with radio-opaque markers. 3D Brachy was then applied to generate a replica based on trajectories reconstructed from the radio-opaque markers. A comparison between ground truth and replicated IS needle trajectories was done using intersection points with planes at the level of the cervix (z = 0 cm) and a representative needle depth (z = 3 cm).

Results:
Prototypes of interstitial caps 3D-printed in both BioMed Amber and BioMed Clear SLA resins were tested to be functional both pre- and post-sterilization for IS needles with obliquity angles ≤ 45°. Distance-to-agreement at z = 0 cm and 3 cm as well as deviations in pitch and yaw angles of the five IS needle trajectories were found to have mean values of 3.3 ±2.1 mm, 7.3 ±2.0 mm, 2.9° ±2.3°, and 7.0° ±7.0°, respectively.

Conclusions:
The clinical workflow for image-guided adaptive cervical cancer brachytherapy using the Montreal split ring applicator was validated.

目的:在腔内近距离放射治疗器中添加间质(IS)针可改善涉及宫旁肿瘤延伸的局部晚期宫颈癌的治疗效果。材料与方法:这项工作开发了一个专用软件模块,允许用户在不了解计算机辅助设计(CAD)软件的情况下设计患者专用的IS帽。该软件模块与Adaptiiv医疗技术公司开发的商业软件3D Brachy集成。为了验证该工作流程,使用 Fusion 360™ 设计了带有五种 IS 针轨迹的真实帽的 CAD 模型,进行了三维打印,与分瓣环涂抹器组装在一起,并使用不透射线标记进行了 CT 扫描。然后应用 3D Brachy 根据不透射线标记重建的轨迹生成复制品。结果:使用 BioMed Amber 和 BioMed Clear SLA 树脂 3D 打印的间隙帽原型经过测试,在消毒前和消毒后对斜角≤45°的 IS 针均可正常使用。五种IS针轨迹在z = 0 cm和3 cm处的一致性距离以及俯仰角和偏航角偏差的平均值分别为3.3 ±2.1 mm、7.3 ±2.0 mm、2.9° ±2.3°和7.0° ±7.0°。
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Quantifying the effect of eccentric ruthenium plaque placement on tumor volume dose 量化偏心钌斑块放置对肿瘤体积剂量的影响
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-09 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.133614
Jeremy P. M. Flanagan, William H. F. Udovenya, Melvin A. Astrahan, Daniel McKay, Claire Phillips, John D. McKenzie, Roderick O’Day, Lotte S. Fog
Purpose:
Ruthenium-106 brachytherapy is a common treatment for small to medium-sized uveal melanomas. In certain clinical contexts, plaques may be placed eccentrically to tumor center. The effect of plaque decentration, a common radiation dose measurement in radiotherapy: D98%, the percentage of the tumor volume receiving at least 98% of the prescribed dose (a commonly used term in radiation oncology), is unknown. We investigated this using two commonly used plaques (CCA and CCB; Eckert & Ziegler, BEBIG GmbH) in silico.

Material and methods:
Using a Plaque Simulator™ (Eye Physics) plaque modelling software, treatment time required to deliver 100 Gy D98% with central plaque placement was calculated for both plaque models, treating tumors with basal dimensions of 10 mm (CCB plaque only) and 7 mm (CCA and CCB plaques), and a range of thicknesses. D98% was calculated for plaque-tumor edge distances of 0-5 mm. Additionally, we defined minimum plaque-tumor edge distances, at which D98% fell by 10% and 5% (safety margins).

Results:
D98% decreased as plaque-tumor edge distance decreased, i.e. as plaque eccentricity increased. Minor (< 1 mm) plaque decentration caused minimal D98% changes across tumor thicknesses. Safety margins did not follow a consistent pattern.

Conclusions:
Eccentric plaque placement reduces the radiation dose delivered to choroidal tumors. Both tumor (thickness, diameter) and plaque (size, location) characteristics are important D98% modulators. Further investigation of the effect of these characteristics and dose to organs at risk is essential.

目的:钌-106近距离放射治疗是治疗中小型葡萄膜黑色素瘤的常用方法。在某些临床情况下,可将斑块置于肿瘤中心的偏心位置。斑块分散的影响是放射治疗中常用的辐射剂量测量方法:D98%是指肿瘤体积接受至少98%的规定剂量的百分比(放射肿瘤学常用术语)。我们使用两种常用斑块(CCA 和 CCB;Eckert & Ziegler, BEBIG GmbH)对这一问题进行了硅学研究。材料和方法:使用斑块模拟器™(Eye Physics)斑块建模软件,计算了两种斑块模型的中心斑块置放 100 Gy D98% 所需的治疗时间,治疗的肿瘤基底尺寸分别为 10 毫米(仅 CCB 斑块)和 7 毫米(CCA 和 CCB 斑块),厚度不等。斑块-肿瘤边缘距离为 0-5 毫米时计算 D98%。此外,我们还定义了斑块-肿瘤边缘的最小距离,在此距离上,D98%下降了10%和5%(安全系数)。结果:随着斑块-肿瘤边缘距离的减小,即斑块偏心率的增加,D98%也随之减小。轻微(1 毫米)的斑块分散导致不同肿瘤厚度的 D98% 变化极小。结论:偏心斑块放置降低了脉络膜肿瘤的辐射剂量。肿瘤(厚度、直径)和斑块(大小、位置)的特征都是重要的 D98% 调节因素。进一步研究这些特征和剂量对危险器官的影响至关重要。
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3D-printed vaginal cylindrical template with curved needle channels in MRI-guided vaginal cuff brachytherapy 带有弯曲针道的 3D 打印阴道圆柱模板,用于 MRI 引导下的阴道袖带近距离治疗
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 Medicine Pub Date : 2023-11-25 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2023.133227
Zhuang Mao, Hongfu Zhao
Purpose:
To present a new technique for the treatment of vaginal cuff recurrences using 3D-printed vaginal cylindrical template (3D-PVCT) with curved needle channels in brachytherapy.

Material and methods:
Two patients with vaginal cuff tumor treated with external beam radiotherapy and MRI-guided interstitial brachytherapy were selected for the present study. Prior to treatment, a vaginal cylinder with the same size as 3D-PVCT was inserted into the vagina. Magnetic resonance scan was performed to identify target volumes and organs at risk (OARs). By registration techniques, the implantation angle was determined, appropriate needle channels were selected, and the depth of each needle position was recorded. During the actual treatment, patients were under general anesthesia, and real-time guidance of trans-rectal ultrasound was applied referring to a pre-determined treatment plan.

Results:
For patient No. 1, 9 needles were inserted into the tumor, with 4 curved needle channels and 5 straight channels. For patient No. 2, 7 needles were inserted into the vaginal cuff tumor, with 6 curved needle channels and 1 straight channel. Doses delivered to volumes of targets and OARs for both patients met the EMBRACE II dose constraints. After follow-up of 15 and 18 months, respectively, both patients showed complete response, with no evidence of tumor recurrence. No significant acute or late toxicities were reported.

Conclusions:
With careful pre-planning, 3D-PVCT provides good target coverage and sparing of OARs. The results from these two patients indicate that this approach is very promising due to its flexibility and potential widespread application in the future.

材料与方法:本研究选择了两名接受过外照射放疗和核磁共振成像引导的间质近距离放射治疗的阴道袖带肿瘤患者。治疗前,将一个与 3D-PVCT 大小相同的阴道圆柱体插入阴道。进行磁共振扫描以确定靶体积和危险器官(OAR)。通过登记技术确定植入角度,选择合适的针道,并记录每个针位的深度。在实际治疗过程中,患者处于全身麻醉状态,经直肠超声实时引导,参照预先确定的治疗方案。2 号患者的阴道袖带肿瘤中插入了 7 根针,其中 6 条弯曲针道和 1 条直针道。两名患者的靶点体积和OAR的剂量均符合EMBRACE II剂量限制。在分别随访 15 个月和 18 个月后,两名患者均出现完全反应,无肿瘤复发迹象。结论:通过精心的前期规划,3D-PVCT 可以很好地覆盖靶点,并保留 OAR。这两名患者的结果表明,这种方法因其灵活性和未来广泛应用的潜力而大有可为。
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