3D printed integrated bolus/headrest for radiation therapy for malignancies involving the posterior scalp and neck.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malignancies of the head and neck region, encompassing cutaneous, mucosal, and sarcomatous histologies, are complex entities to manage, comprising of coordination between surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic therapy. Malignancies of the posterior scalp are particular challenging to treat with radiation therapy, given its irregular contours and anatomy as well as the superficial location of the target volume. Bolus material is commonly used in radiation therapy to ensure that the dose to the skin and subcutaneous tissue is appropriate and adequate, accounting for the buildup effect of megavoltage photon treatment. The use of commercially available bolus material on the posterior scalp potentially creates air gaps between the bolus and posterior scalp.

Case presenta

SUBMITTER: Hsu EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9290275 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature