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Record Nr.

UNINA9910380726503321

Titolo

Prevention and Management of Acute and Late Toxicities in Radiation Oncology : Management of Toxicities in Radiation Oncology / / edited by Gokhan Ozyigit, Ugur Selek

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020

ISBN

3-030-37798-9

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XI, 322 p. 58 illus., 57 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

615.842

Soggetti

Radiotherapy

Oncology  

Oncology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of CNS tumors -- Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of Head & Neck tumors I -- Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of Head & Neck tumors II -- Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of tumors of the Thorax -- Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of tumors of the Upper Abdomen -- Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of tumors of the Pelvis -- Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of tumors of the Skin &E xtremities.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is an evidence-based guide to the prevention and current management of acute and late toxicities of radiation therapy for a wide range of malignancies. Each chapter focuses on a particular anatomic site and provides information on normal sectional anatomy, contouring of target volumes and organs at risk, dose constraints, the pathophysiology of radiation toxicity, and treatment approaches for each potential toxicity. The information provided will assist in the planning and delivery of intensity-modulated radiation therapy, including volumetric modulated arc therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and stereotactic body radiotherapy. It will also enable the selection of appropriate, evidence-based management options in individual patients who experience radiation toxicities, taking into account the



organ-specific pathophysiology of radiation injury. Written by acknowledged experts and featuring numerous high-quality illustrations, the book will be an ideal reference aid for practicing clinical and radiation oncologists, radiotherapists, fellows, residents, and nurses.