ESTRO 2024 - Abstract Book

S319

Brachytherapy - Head & neck, skin, eye

ESTRO 2024

GEC-ESTRO

Recommendations

Topic

Emerging Interests (2017-2023)

(2017 Update)

Initial data from simulated plans generated from inverse planning algorithms and on the performance of a model-based dose calculation algorithm Several articles discussing 3D printing for template and applicator design

Reported check, treatment planning, dose calculation, and treatment delivery on implant

Physics

3D Printing

Not discussed

Conclusion:

This scoping review identified recent trends in HN brachytherapy such as application in other HN sites, use of LDR seed implants, perioperative brachytherapy, and 3D printing in template design. Data from these recent publications can provide a foundation for further reviews and investigations that can generate evidence for succeeding guidelines for HN brachytherapy.

Keywords: LDR seed implant, perioperative brachytherapy

References:

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2. Bhalavat R, Budrukkar A, Laskar SG, et al. Brachytherapy in head and neck malignancies: Indian Brachytherapy Society (IBS) recommendations and guidelines. J Contemp Brachytherapy. 2020 Oct;12(5):501-511

3. Rodin J, Bar-Ad V, Cognetti D, et al. A systematic review of treating recurrent head and neck cancer: a reintroduction of brachytherapy with or without surgery. J Contemp Brachytherapy. 2018 Oct;10(5):454-462

4. Tagliaferri L, Fionda B, Bussu et al. Interventional radiotherapy (brachytherapy) for squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal vestibule: a multidisciplinary systematic review. Eur J Dermatol. 2019 Aug 1;29(4):417-421

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6. Pagliara MM, Kakkassery V, Fionda B, et al. Interventional Radiotherapy (Brachytherapy) in Eyelid and Ocular Surface Tumors: A Review for Treatment of Naïve and Recurrent Malignancies. Neurosignals. 2022 Mar 25;30(S1):1-10