Predictors and characteristics of Rib fracture following SBRT for lung tumors

Predictors and characteristics of Rib fracture following SBRT for lung tumors

Abstract Background The utilization of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is increasing for primary and secondary lung neoplasms. Despite encouraging results, SBRT is associated with an increased risk of osteoradionecrosis-induced rib fracture. We aimed to (1) evaluate potential clinical, de...

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Main Authors: Michael P. Carducci, Baskaran Sundaram, Benjamin A. Greenberger, Maria Werner-Wasik, Gregory C. Kane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Lung tumors
SBRT
Rib osteoradionecrosis
Rib fracture
Rib fracture classification
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-10776-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-10776-8

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