Salembier, C, Villeirs, G, De Bari, B et al. (2 more authors) (2018) ESTRO ACROP consensus guideline on CT- and MRI-based target volume delineation for primary radiation therapy of localized prostate cancer. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 127 (1). pp. 49-61. ISSN 0167-8140
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
Delineation of clinical target volumes (CTVs) remains a weak link in radiation therapy (RT), and large inter-observer variation is seen. Guidelines for target and organs at risk delineation for prostate cancer in the primary setting are scarce. The aim was to develop a delineation guideline obtained by consensus between a broad European group of radiation oncologists.
MATERIAL AND METHODS:
An ESTRO contouring consensus panel consisting of leading radiation oncologists and one radiologist with known subspecialty expertise in prostate cancer was asked to delineate the prostate, seminal vesicles and rectum on co-registered CT and MRI scans. After evaluation of the different contours, literature review and multiple informal discussions by electronic mail a CTV definition was defined and a guide for contouring the CTV of the prostate and the rectum was developed.
RESULTS:
The panel achieved consensus CTV contouring definitions to be used as guideline for primary RT of localized prostate cancer.
CONCLUSION:
The ESTRO consensus on CT/MRI based CTV delineation for primary RT of localized prostate cancer, endorsed by a broad base of the radiation oncology community, is presented to improve consistency and reliability.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 Elsevier B.V. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Radiotherapy and Oncology. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | CT-based delineation; CTV prostate, seminal vesicles, rectum, primary radiation therapy; Consensus guideline; MRI-based delineation; Prostate cancer |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology (LICAP) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 19 Mar 2018 14:11 |
Last Modified: | 26 Feb 2019 01:38 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.radonc.2018.01.014 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:128627 |
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