AROI-ESTRO GYN Teaching Course

Step 3: starting (CT) MRI based gynaecological BT (1994-98-2000+++)

• „ Hardware“: MRI/CT compatible applicators, (1995) MRI compatible anaesthesiological equipment

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• Specific demands for gyn BT application : contrast for the tamponade, bladder balloon F R F

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• Specific MRI protocol : at diagnosis, at brachytherapy T2 (T1) images, slice orientation, bladder filling….

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Defining the place of MRI :

(before) after clinical insertion of the applicator

• Learning to read MRI after EBRT (with clin. Exam.) with applicator in place : residual GTV, Cervix, grey zones…OAR…

[ cooperation with medical physics, diagnostic MRI expertise, industry]