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三维适形放射治疗靶区勾画及不同呼吸时相 CT 模拟定位法用于老年非小细胞肺癌 (NSCLC) 患者的治疗

 

Authors Wang WF, Yuan F, Wang GP, Lin ZR, Pan YL, Chen LH
Received 15 April 2015
Accepted for publication 19 May 2015
Published 7 September 2015 Volume 2015:8 Pages 2461—2467
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OTT.S86642
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Editor who approved publication:  Professor Daniele Santini

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the application of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) for elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) based on computed tomography (CT) simulations in different respiratory phases.
Methods: A total of 64 patients aged >70 years old with NSCLC were treated by 3D-CRT using CT images in different respiratory phases. The gross tumor volumes (GTVs) at the end of inspiration and end of expiration were combined to obtain the total GTV, which
was close to the motional range of tumors during respiration, and no additional expansion of the clinical target volume (CTAV) to planning target volume (PTV) (CTAV:PTV) was included during the recording of respiratory movements. Patients were also planned according to the classic 3D-CRT approach. Efficacy, prognostic factors, and side effects were evaluated.
Results: Compared with the classic approach, the average PTV was 18.9% lower (median: 17.3%), and the average lung volume receiving a prescribed dose for a tumor was 22.4% lower (median: 20.9%). The 1-, 2-, and 3-year survival rates were 70.6%, 54.9%, and 29.4%, respectively, with an overall tumor response rate of 79.7%. The Karnofsky performance status and N stage were independent prognostic factors, whereas age was not.
Conclusion: Without affecting therapeutic effects, CT simulations in different respiratory phases were well-tolerated in elderly patients with NSCLC, could effectively reduce PTV, and could improve the quality of life.
Keywords: non-small cell lung cancer, three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy, CT-based simulation in different respiratory phases, survival