The State of the Art of Image Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy Treatment of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer in Outpatient Dermatology Clinics in the United States and Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Image guided superficial radiation therapy (IGSRT) is a novel technology which combines traditional superficial radiation therapy (SRT) with high resolution dermal ultrasound (HRDUS) to treat non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). Since development, IGSRT use has expanded dramatically in outpatient clinics. We review the IGSRT literature and state-of-the-art operating principles in US dermatologic practices.

Methods

A literature search of electronic databases (Medline, Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct) combined with various authors' published and unpublished documents, procedures, and clinical experience with IGSRT were synthesized for this paper.

Results

Studies have demonstrated IGSRT consistently delivers high cure rates (> 99%) with low complicatio

SUBMITTER: Harris PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11880453 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature