CT-Image Guided Brachytherapy

Skowronek, Janusz

doi:10.5772/14531

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“…Kidney diseases, such as pyelitis, nephrolithiasis, and tumors, are seen worldwide and are responsible for high levels of morbidity and lost productivity. In the past two decades, the incidence of kidney cancer has gradually increased. , Renal imaging technologies are very important in the diagnosis and therapy of renal diseases. , Computed tomography (CT) is one of the most powerful noninvasive clinical diagnostic tools. High-resolution CT allows for 3D visual reconstruction and segmentation of tissues of interest, − such as the cardiovascular system and renal system.…”

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Label-Free Au Cluster Used for in Vivo 2D and 3D Computed Tomography of Murine Kidneys

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Kidney disease is a worldwide health hazard. Noninvasive imaging modalities such as computed tomography are often used for diagnosis, to guide treatment, and to assess a disease state over the long-term. The physiology of the kidneys can be assessed with contrast agents. We present an albumin-stabilized Au cluster with red fluorescence and robust X-ray attenuation. In vivo studies revealed distribution of the Au clusters in the liver, spleen, and kidneys, with excretion mostly via the kidneys. Under optimal conditions, this agent can outline the anatomy of mouse kidneys on 2D and 3D computed tomography imaging, with clear visualization of the renal collecting system and ureters. This is a promising agent for kidney visualization and disease diagnosis.

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“… Visualization and delineation of the esophagus, particularly in tumors of the trachea and the left primary bronchus. Generation of a 3D dosimetric database for correlation with toxicity [ 18 , 25 , 35 , 36 , 47 – 49 ]. …”

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Brachytherapy in the treatment of lung cancer – a valuable solution

Skowronek¹

2015

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The majority of patients with lung cancer are diagnosed with clinically advanced disease. Many of these patients have a short life expectancy and are treated with palliative aim. Because of uncontrolled local or recurrent disease, patients may have significant symptoms such as: cough, dyspnea, hemoptysis, obstructive pneumonia, or atelectasis. Brachytherapy is one of the most efficient methods in overcoming difficulties in breathing that is caused by endobronchial obstruction in palliative treatment of bronchus cancer. Efforts to relieve this obstructive process are worthwhile, because patients may experience improved quality of their life (QoL). Brachytherapy plays a limited but specific role in definitive treatment with curative intent in selected cases of early endobronchial disease as well as in the postoperative treatment of small residual peribronchial disease. Depending on the location of the lesion, in some cases brachytherapy is a treatment of choice. This option is fast, inexpensive, and easy to perform on an outpatient basis.Clinical indications, different techniques, results, and complications are presented in this work.

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CT-Image Guided Brachytherapy

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Label-Free Au Cluster Used for in Vivo 2D and 3D Computed Tomography of Murine Kidneys

Label-Free Au Cluster Used for in Vivo 2D and 3D Computed Tomography of Murine Kidneys

Brachytherapy in the treatment of lung cancer – a valuable solution

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