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. 2014 Oct;190(10):872-81.
doi: 10.1007/s00066-014-0714-1. Epub 2014 Aug 5.

Stereotactic body radiotherapy for liver tumors: principles and practical guidelines of the DEGRO Working Group on Stereotactic Radiotherapy

Florian Sterzing  1 , Thomas B Brunner, Iris Ernst, Wolfgang W Baus, Burkhard Greve, Klaus Herfarth, Matthias Guckenberger
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Stereotactic body radiotherapy for liver tumors: principles and practical guidelines of the DEGRO Working Group on Stereotactic Radiotherapy

Florian Sterzing et al. Strahlenther Onkol. 2014 Oct.

Abstract

Purpose: This report of the Working Group on Stereotactic Radiotherapy of the German Society of Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) aims to provide a practical guideline for safe and effective stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) of liver tumors.

Methods: The literature on the clinical evidence of SBRT for both primary liver tumors and liver metastases was reviewed and analyzed focusing on both physical requirements and special biological characteristics.

Results: Recommendations were developed for patient selection, imaging, planning, treatment delivery, motion management, dose reporting, and follow-up. Radiation dose constraints to critical organs at risk are provided.

Conclusion: SBRT is a well-established treatment option for primary and secondary liver tumors associated with low morbidity.

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