Chapter 3 Sparing the contralateral submandibular gland without compromising PTV coverage by using volumetric modulated arc therapy
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Background: Salivary gland function decreases after radiation doses of 39 Gy or higher. Currently, submandibular glands are not routinely spared. We implemented a technique for sparing contralateral submandibular glands (CLSM) during contralateral elective neck irradiation without compromising PTV coverage.
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Sparing the contralateral submandibular gland without compromising PTV coverage by using volumetric modulated arc therapy
BACKGROUND Salivary gland function decreases after radiation doses of 39 Gy or higher. Currently, submandibular glands are not routinely spared. We implemented a technique for sparing contralateral submandibular glands (CLSM) during contralateral elective neck irradiation without compromising PTV coverage. METHODS Volumetric modulated arc therapy (RapidArc™) plans were applied in 31 patients ...
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