Different Fractionation Schedules in Radiation Treatment of Cerebral Metastases

Authors

  • F. D'elia Department of Pathophysiology, Radiology Institute, University of Florence and the Radiology Institute, University of Siena, Italy
  • I. Bonucci Department of Pathophysiology, Radiology Institute, University of Florence and the Radiology Institute, University of Siena, Italy
  • G. P. Biti Department of Pathophysiology, Radiology Institute, University of Florence and the Radiology Institute, University of Siena, Italy
  • L. Pirtoli Department of Pathophysiology, Radiology Institute, University of Florence and the Radiology Institute, University of Siena, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/02841868609136400

Keywords:

Therapeutic radiology, brain metastases, fractionation

Abstract

Multiple daily fractionation (MDF) was compared, in a cooperative study, with conventional fractionation (CF) in the radiation treatment of brain metastases. The 103 patients treated by MDF and the 44 given CF showed a similar response, in terms of neurologic improvement, survival, quality of residual life, and treatment-related morbidity. The hypothesis that MDF might give a better therapeutic ratio than CF was not confirmed in the present series. The short time period required gives MDF advantages in clinical practice.

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Published

1986-01-01

How to Cite

D’elia, F., Bonucci, I., Biti, G. P., & Pirtoli, L. (1986). Different Fractionation Schedules in Radiation Treatment of Cerebral Metastases. Acta Oncologica, 25(3), 181–184. https://doi.org/10.3109/02841868609136400

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 3 (1986): Acta Radiologica: Oncology

Section

Articles