Partial Breast Irradiation and Surgical Clip Usage for Tumor Bed Delineation After Breast-Conserving Surgery in Canada: A Radiation Oncology Perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Our purpose was to evaluate the usage and perceived benefit of surgical clips for breast radiation therapy planning in Canada, focusing on partial breast irradiation (PBI) after breast-conserving surgery.

Methods and materials

A retrospective institutional review identified patients eligible for PBI based on clinicopathologic criteria, and tumor bed visualization was determined from computed tomography-planning scans. An online survey was subsequently distributed to Canadian radiation oncologists addressing the usage and added value of surgical clips for breast radiation therapy planning purposes. The survey also evaluated PBI usage and regimens. Responses were collected over a 4-week period. PBI regimen usage at our institution was also reviewed from May 1 to Decemb

SUBMITTER: Koch CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8360935 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature