First-In-Human Phase 1 Study of a Nonwoven Fabric Bioabsorbable Spacer for Particle Therapy: Space-Making Particle Therapy (SMPT)

201945 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Ryohei Sasaki · Kobe University

Yusuke Demizu · Hyogo Ion Beam Medical Center

Tomohiro Yamashita · Hyogo Ion Beam Medical Center

Shohei Komatsu · Kobe University

Hiroaki Akasaka · Kobe University

Daisuke Miyawaki · Kobe University

Kenji Yoshida ·

Abstract

The SMPT is feasible and useful for abdominal or pelvic tumors adjacent to the intestines. This method may be applicable to unresectable tumors located adjacent to normal organs and may expand the indications of PT.

Topics & Keywords

Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Advances in Radiation Oncology

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 729-737

DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2019.05.002

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