Karius A, Schweizer C, Strnad V, Lotter M, Kreppner S, Lamrani A, Fietkau R, Bert C (2023)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2023
Book Volume: 183
Article Number: 109590
DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109590
Purpose: To investigate differences in seed-displacements between the immediate post-implant phase (day 0–1) and the time to post-plan computed tomography (CT) (day 1–30) in seed prostate brachytherapy. Materials and methods: Seed positions were identified on the intra-operatively created ultrasound-based treatment plan (day 0) and CT scans of day 1 and 30 for 33 patients. The day 1 (30) seed arrangement was registered onto the day 0 (1) arrangement using a seed-only approach. Based on a 1:1 assignment of seeds via the Kuhn-Munkres algorithm, seed-displacements were analyzed. Displacements were evaluated depending on strand-length and anatomical implant location. Resulting dosimetric effects were calculated. Results: Seed-displacements in the immediate post-implant phase (median displacements: 3.8 ± 3.6 mm) were stronger than in the time to post-plan CT (2.1 ± 2.6 mm) and enhanced along the superior-inferior direction. From day 0 to 1, strands containing one (7.3 ± 5.4 mm) or two (8.1 ± 5.8 mm) seeds showed larger displacements than strands of higher lengths (up to 4.2 ± 7.0 mm), whereas no length-dependency was found to day 30. Seeds implanted in base and apex tended to move towards the prostate midzone during both time periods. D90 (dose that 90% of prostate receives) was with variations of 2 ± 15 Gy more stable from day 1 to 30 than in the immediate post-implant phase (−18 ± 11 Gy). Conclusion: Seed-displacements in the immediate post-implant phase was enhanced compared to day 1–30. This may result from uncertainties in the gold-standard ultrasound-based treatment planning and implantation. Adaptive implantation workflows appear useful for ensuring high implant stability from the beginning.
APA:
Karius, A., Schweizer, C., Strnad, V., Lotter, M., Kreppner, S., Lamrani, A.,... Bert, C. (2023). Seed-displacements in the immediate post-implant phase in permanent prostate brachytherapy. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 183. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109590
MLA:
Karius, Andre, et al. "Seed-displacements in the immediate post-implant phase in permanent prostate brachytherapy." Radiotherapy and Oncology 183 (2023).
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