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Delineating organs at risk in radiation therapy

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Giampiero Ausili Cefaro, Domenico Genovesi, Carlos A. Perez ; foreword by Vincenzo Valentini. --Milan: Springer , c2013.

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Defining organs at risk is a crucial task for radiation oncologists when aiming to optimize the benefit of radiation therapy, with delivery of the maximum dose to the tumor volume while sparing healthy tissues. This book will prove an invaluable guide to the delineation of organs at risk of toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy. The first and second sections address the anatomy of organs at risk, discuss the pathophysiology of radiation-induced damage, and present dose constraints and me…

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Author: Cefaro, Giampiero Ausili

Other Authors: Genovesi, Domenico; Perez, Carlos A

Responsibility: Giampiero Ausili Cefaro, Domenico Genovesi, Carlos A. Perez ; foreword by Vincenzo Valentini

Place of Publication: Milan

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 152 pages)

ISBN: 9788847052574 (electronic bk.); 9788847052567

Subjects (MeSH): Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced; Organs at Risk - physiopathology; Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Subjects (LCSH): Radiotherapy - Safety measures; Organs at Risk - physiopathology; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced

Abstract: Defining organs at risk is a crucial task for radiation oncologists when aiming to optimize the benefit of radiation therapy, with delivery of the maximum dose to the tumor volume while sparing healthy tissues. This book will prove an invaluable guide to the delineation of organs at risk of toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy. The first and second sections address the anatomy of organs at risk, discuss the pathophysiology of radiation-induced damage, and present dose constraints and methods for target volume delineation. The third section is devoted to the radiological anatomy of organs at risk as seen on typical radiotherapy planning CT scans, with a view to assisting the radiation oncologist to recognize and delineate these organs for each anatomical region head and neck, mediastinum, abdomen, and pelvis. The book is intended both for young radiation oncologists still in training and for their senior colleagues wishing to reduce intra-institutional variations in practice and thereby to standardize the definition of clinical target volumes.

Contents: Introduction -- Part I. Anatomy and Physiopathology of Radiation-Induced Damage to Organs at Risk -- Brain, Head and Neck -- Mediastinum -- Abdomen -- Pelvis -- Part II. Modeling and Organ Delineation in Radiation Therapy -- Radiation Dose Constraints for Organs at Risk: Modeling and Importance of Organ Delineation in Radiation Therapy -- Volumetric Acquisition: Technical Notes -- Part III. Axial CT Radiological Anatomy: Image Gallery -- Brain, Head and Neck -- Mediastinum -- Abdomen -- Male Pelvis -- Female Pelvis -- Appendix: Digitally Reconstructed Radiographs.

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Imaging and Interventional Radiology for Radiation Oncology

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Regina G.H. Beets-Tan, Wim J. G. Oyen, Vincenzo Valentini, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2020.

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This book, edited by leading experts in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology, offers a wide-ranging, state of the art overview of the specifics and the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to the use of imaging in image-guided radiation treatments for different tumor types. The entire spectrum of the most important cancers treated by radiation are covered, including CNS, head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and gynecological tumors. The opening sectio…

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Other Authors: Beets-Tan, Regina G.H.; Oyen, Wim J.G.; Valentini, Vincenzo

Responsibility: Regina G.H. Beets-Tan, Wim J. G. Oyen, Vincenzo Valentini, editors

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2020

Physical Description: 1 online resource (vii, 530 p.) : 155 illus., 105 illus. in color

Series: Medical Radiology. Diagnostic Imaging

Series Title: Medical radiology (Series)

ISBN: 9783030382612; 9783030382605 (Print ed.); 9783030382629 (Print ed.); 9783030382636 (Print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Nuclear Medicine - methods

Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging; Medical Oncology; Radiotherapy

Abstract: This book, edited by leading experts in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology, offers a wide-ranging, state of the art overview of the specifics and the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to the use of imaging in image-guided radiation treatments for different tumor types. The entire spectrum of the most important cancers treated by radiation are covered, including CNS, head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and gynecological tumors. The opening sections of the book address background issues and a range of important technical aspects. Detailed information is then provided on the use of different imaging techniques for T staging and target volume delineation, response assessment, and follow-up in various parts of the body. The focus of the book ensures that it will be of interest for a multidisciplinary forum of readers comprising radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists and other medical professionals.

Contents: Part I. Imaging in Oncology: From Diagnosis to Outcomes -- Theragnostics in Modern Oncology – The Role of Imaging -- The Role of a Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Physician in a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board -- Part II. From Simulation to Delivery Guided by Imaging: Technical Aspects -- Optimal CT Protocol for CT Guided Planning Preparation in Radiotherapy -- Management of Respiratory-Induced Tumour Motion for Tailoring Target Volumes During Radiation Therapy -- Principles and Constraints of Nonrigid Registration -- Radiotherapy Target Volume Definition Based on PET/CT Imaging Data -- CT in Room Gating During Radiotherapy -- High-Field MRI in-Room Guidance for Radiotherapy Adaptation -- Low Tesla MRI in Room Gating During Radiotherapy -- Endoluminal Brachytherapy: Technicalities and Main Clinical Evidences -- Part III. Imaging for Tumor Staging and Volume Definition -- Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in CNS Tumours -- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in Head and Neck Tumors -- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in Breast Tumours -- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in GI Tumours -- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in GU Tumors -- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in GYN Tumours -- N Stage Challenges -- Tumor Biology Characterization by Imaging In Laboratory -- Tumor Biology Characterization by Imaging in Clinic -- Imaging Based Prediction Models -- Part IV. Response Evaluation and Follow up by Imaging -- Response Evaluation and Follow up by Imaging in Brain Tumours -- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in Head and Neck Tumours -- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in Lung Tumours -- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in Breast Tumours -- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in Gastrointestinal Tumors -- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in GU Tumours -- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in GYN Tumours.

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Multidisciplinary management of rectal cancer : questions and answers

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Vincenzo Valentini, Hans-Joachim Schmoll, Cornelis J. H. Velde, editors. --Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer , c2012.

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This book seeks to promote an integrated approach among the various specialists involved in the management of rectal cancer with a view to ensuring that treatment is tailored appropriately to the individual patient. For ease of use, a question and answer format is employed. The focus is on those issues typically confronted during daily clinical practice in relation to risk factors, imaging, surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. The services of an outstanding panel of authors representative …

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Other Authors: Valentini, Vincenzo; Schmoll, Hans-Joachim; Velde, Cornelis J. H

Responsibility: Vincenzo Valentini, Hans-Joachim Schmoll, Cornelis J. H. Velde, editors

Place of Publication: Berlin, Heidelberg

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2012

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 367 p. : 98 ill., 70 ill. in color)

ISBN: 9783642250057

Subjects (MeSH): Rectal Neoplasms - therapy; Risk Factors

Subjects (LCSH): Radiology, Medical; Radiotherapy; Oncology; Cancer - Surgery; Pathology

Abstract: This book seeks to promote an integrated approach among the various specialists involved in the management of rectal cancer with a view to ensuring that treatment is tailored appropriately to the individual patient. For ease of use, a question and answer format is employed. The focus is on those issues typically confronted during daily clinical practice in relation to risk factors, imaging, surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. The services of an outstanding panel of authors representative of the major European oncological societies have been acquired in order to formulate the questions and provide the answers. All who need assistance in addressing concerns that arise from the need for multidisciplinary management of rectal cancer will find the book to be an ideal source of helpful information.

Contents: [Machine generated contents note] Part I. Introduction -- 1. What Do We Consider Cancer of the Rectum? / Cornelis J.H. van de Velde -- 2. What Is the Ongoing Recommendation in the Management of Rectal Cancer? / Cornelis J.H. van de Velde -- Part II. Q&As on Risk Factor Identification -- 3. What Prognostic Clinical Factors Must Be Considered Before Treatment? / Claus Rodel -- 4. What Are the Relevant Imaging Factors to Optimize Treatment Decisions? / Gina Brown -- 5. What Biochemical and Molecular Biological Factors Have Greater Relevance to Treatment Decisions? / Jeroen Buijsen -- 6. Do Different Populations of Rectal Cancer Exist? / Ruud van Stiphout -- Part III. Q&As on Imaging -- 7. How Can We Identify Tumour Penetration? / Gina Brown -- 8. How Can We Identify Mesorectal Fascia Involvement? / Regina G.H. Beets-Tan -- 9. How Can We Identify Nodal Involvement? / Regina G.H. Beets-Tan -- 10. How Can We Identify Pathologic Complete Responders After Radiochemotherapy? / Lucia Leccisotti -- 11. How Can We Identify Local Relapse? / Regina G.H. Beets-Tan -- Part IV. Q&As on Radiotherapy -- 12. When Should Preoperative Short-Course Radiotherapy or Long-Course Chemoradiotherapy Be Performed? / Robert Glynne-Jones -- 13. Should We Tailor the Delineation of Pelvic Structures According to Tumor Presentation? / Vincenzo Valentini -- 14. What Is the Role of IMRT and IGRT in Rectal Cancer? / Corrie A.M. Marijnen -- 15. What Are the Dose-Volume Constraints to Reduce Late Toxicity? / Krzysztof Bujko -- 16. What Is the Contribution of Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) in Tailoring Local Therapy in Primary or Recurrent Rectal Cancer? / Felipe A. Calvo -- 17. What Is the Contribution of Brachytherapy in Tailoring Local Therapy? / Arthur Sun Myint -- Part V. Q&As on Chemotherapy -- 18. Should Oxaliplatin Be Added to Preoperative Chemoradiation? / Carlo Aschele -- 19. Should Biologic Targeted Agents Be Combined with Preoperative Chemoradiation in Rectal Cancer? / Eric Van Cutsem -- 20. Should Upfront Chemotherapy Precede Preoperative Chemoradiation and Surgery? / Xabier Garcia de Albeniz -- 21. How to Achieve Long-Term Survival in Patients with Metastatic Rectal Cancer? / Hans-Joachim Schmoll -- 22. Will Adjuvant Chemotherapy Improve Outcome After Preoperative Chemoradiation? / Peter Nygren -- Part VI. Q&As on Surgery -- 23. How to Evaluate the Quality of Surgery? Suggestions for Critical Reading of Surgical and Pathological Reports / Lars Pahlman -- 24. How Is Nerve-Sparing Surgery Well Performed? / Ivan Dimitrijevic -- 25. Is Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery the Gold Standard? / Laeeq Khan -- 26. Is a Diverting Stoma Always Necessary for a Low Anterior Resection of a Rectal Cancer? / Geerard L. Beets -- 27. Will Extralevator Abdominoperineal Excision Become the New Gold Standard? / Harm Rutten -- 28. Which Patients Do Benefit from Extended Resections in Case of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer? / Harm Rutten -- 29. Can Standard Surgical Procedure Reliably Be Avoided in Major Responders After Radio(chemo)therapy? / Gianluca Rizzo -- Part VII. Q&As on Pathology -- 30. What Is the Correct Procedure for Handling the Surgical Specimen? / Nigel Scott -- 31. What Is the Prognostic Value of (y)pT and (y)pN? / Nadine Ectors -- 32. What Is the Prognostic Value of CRM Involvement? / Iris D. Nagtegaal -- 33. What Is the Prognostic Value of TRG? / Fabio M. Vecchio -- Part VIII. Q&As on Multidisciplinary Team Management -- 34. What Are the Recommendations to Ensure a Successful Multidisciplinary Team in Rectal Cancer? / Robert Glynne-Jones -- 35. What Is the Appropriate Timetable for Tailored Follow-up? / Lars Pahlman -- 36. How Should Data Be Shared and Rapid Learning Health Care Promoted? / Philippe Lambin.

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Multidisciplinary Management of Rectal Cancer : Questions and Answers

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Vincenzo Valentini, Hans-Joachim Schmoll, Cornelis J. H. van de Velde, editors. (Second edition) --Cham: Springer , c2018.

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In this book, a distinguished group of clinicians provide straightforward, focused answers to the questions most commonly confronted by a multidisciplinary team when caring for patients with rectal cancer. The format of the book is designed to aid optimal decision making in a multidisciplinary setting with respect to key issues in imaging, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery, all of which are considered in detail. Helpful guidance is also offered on risk factor identification, pathology pro…

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Other Authors: Valentini, Vincenzo; Schmoll, H-J (Hans-Joachim); van de Velde, Cornelis J. H.

Responsibility: Vincenzo Valentini, Hans-Joachim Schmoll, Cornelis J. H. van de Velde, editors

Edition: Second edition

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2018

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 634 p.) : 226 illus., 161 illus. in color

ISBN: 9783319432175; 9783319432151 (print ed.); 9783319432168 (print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Patient Care Planning; Rectal Neoplasms - therapy; Risk Factors

Specialty: Gastroenterology; Medical Oncology

Abstract: In this book, a distinguished group of clinicians provide straightforward, focused answers to the questions most commonly confronted by a multidisciplinary team when caring for patients with rectal cancer. The format of the book is designed to aid optimal decision making in a multidisciplinary setting with respect to key issues in imaging, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery, all of which are considered in detail. Helpful guidance is also offered on risk factor identification, pathology procedures and their prognostic value, and multidisciplinary team management. The authors have been carefully selected for their expertise, and most have been involved in the management of the more significant trials published in Europe during the past decade. In an era in which all patients are entitled to access healthcare systems that deliver the highest quality of treatment within a safe environment, together with appropriate advice, support, and long-term follow-up, the multidisciplinary team is of central importance. This successful book, in its revised and updated second edition, is designed to provide all the guidance likely to be required by members of the multidisciplinary team at various stages of the pathway of care for patients with rectal cancer.

Contents: Q&As on Imaging -- Q&As on Radiotherapy -- Q&As on Chemotherapy -- Q&As on Surgery -- Q&As on Pathology -- Q&As on Multidisciplinary Team Management.