Over the last 10 years, intra-operative radiotherapy (IORT) has been used extensively in the clinical trial setting but has yet to make a significant clinical impact on current breast cancer management strategies. This review discusses the rationale behind IORT, the benefits and limitations of this technique over conventional whole breast radiation (WBRT), and the indications, contraindications, and appropriate patient selection criteria. In addition, the most up-to-date trial data and the role of IORT in future breast cancer management strategies are discussed.
Evaluating the role of intra-operative radiation therapy in the modern management of breast cancer / M. Barry, V. Sacchini. - In: SURGICAL ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 0960-7404. - 21:4(2012), pp. e159-e163. [10.1016/j.suronc.2012.06.003]
Evaluating the role of intra-operative radiation therapy in the modern management of breast cancer
V. SacchiniUltimo
2012
Abstract
Over the last 10 years, intra-operative radiotherapy (IORT) has been used extensively in the clinical trial setting but has yet to make a significant clinical impact on current breast cancer management strategies. This review discusses the rationale behind IORT, the benefits and limitations of this technique over conventional whole breast radiation (WBRT), and the indications, contraindications, and appropriate patient selection criteria. In addition, the most up-to-date trial data and the role of IORT in future breast cancer management strategies are discussed.
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