Value of diffusion weighted MR imaging as an early surrogate parameter for evaluation of tumor response to high-dose-rate brachytherapy of colorectal liver metastases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To assess the value of diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) as an early surrogate parameter for treatment response of colorectal liver metastases to image-guided single-fraction <sup>192</sup>Ir-high-dose-rate brachytherapy (...

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Main Authors: Röhl Friedrich-Wilhelm, Pech Maciej, Fischbach Frank, Löwenthal David, Zeile Martin, Wybranski Christian, Gademann Günther, Ricke Jens, Dudeck Oliver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/6/1/43