Linac-based VMAT radiosurgery for multiple brain lesions: comparison between a conventional multi-isocenter approach and a new dedicated mono-isocenter technique

Abstract Background Linac-based stereotactic radiosurgery or fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (SRS/FSRT) of multiple brain lesions using volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is typically performed by a multiple-isocenter approach, i.e. one isocenter per lesion, which is time-demanding for t...

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Main Authors: Ruggero Ruggieri, Stefania Naccarato, Rosario Mazzola, Francesco Ricchetti, Stefanie Corradini, Alba Fiorentino, Filippo Alongi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-018-0985-2