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Non-coplanar whole brain radiotherapy is an effective modality for parotid sparing

  • Park, Jaehyeon (Department of Radiation Oncology, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Chonbuk National University Medical School) ;
  • Park, Jae Won (Department of Radiation Oncology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yea, Ji Woon (Department of Radiation Oncology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2018.11.16
  • Accepted : 2018.12.26
  • Published : 2019.01.31
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Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of non- coplanar whole brain radiotherapy (NC-WBRT) for parotid sparing. Methods: Fifteen cases, previously treated with WBRT were selected. NC-WBRT plans were generated. The beam arrangement for the non-coplanar plans consisted of superior anterior, right, and left beams. After generation of the non-coplanar plans a field-in-field technique was applied to the bilateral parallel opposed beams in order to reduce maximum dose and increase dose homogeneity. The NC-WBRT plans were subsequently compared with the previously generated bilateral WBRT (B-WBRT) plans. A field-in-field technique was also used with the B-WBRT plans according to our departmental protocol. As per our institutional practice a total dose of 30 Gy in 10 fractions of WBRT was administered 5 days a week. Results: The mean dose to the parotid gland for the two different plans were 16.2 Gy with B-WBRT and 13.7 Gy with NC-WBRT (p<0.05). In the NC-WBRT plan, the V5Gy, V10Gy, V15Gy, V20Gy, and V25Gy of the parotid were significantly lower (p<0.05) than those of the B-WBRT plan. The $D_{max}$ of the lens was also lower by 10% with NC-WBRT. Conclusion: The use of NC-WBRT plans could be a simple and effective method to reduce irradiated volumes and improve the dose-volume parameters of the parotid gland.

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