Irradiation of the Thoracic Esophagus Prone Versus Supine Treatment Positions

Authors

  • S. Vijayakumar Department of Radiation Oncology, Michael Reese, University of Chicago Center for Radiation Therapy, Chicago, Illinois, 60616, usa
  • R. Muller-Runkel Department of Radiation Oncology, Michael Reese, University of Chicago Center for Radiation Therapy, Chicago, Illinois, 60616, usa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/02841868609136402

Keywords:

Esophagus, neoplasms; therapeutic radiology, technology, prone position

Abstract

A vast majority of patients with esophageal cancer receive radiation therapy for cure or palliation. Because of the close anatomic proximity of the esophagus to the spinal cord, and unusually long fields used in the irradiation of esophageal cancer, staying within the spinal cord tolerance is crucial. The present investigation shows how this can be achieved by delivering the radiation in prone position.

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Published

1986-01-01

How to Cite

Vijayakumar, S., & Muller-Runkel, R. (1986). Irradiation of the Thoracic Esophagus Prone Versus Supine Treatment Positions. Acta Oncologica, 25(3), 187–189. https://doi.org/10.3109/02841868609136402

Issue

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

Section

Articles