Lattice Radiation Therapy in clinical practice: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Lattice radiation therapy (LRT) is an innovative type of spatially fractionated radiation therapy. It aims to increase large tumors control probability by administering ablative doses without an increased toxicity. Considering the rising number of positive clinical experiences, the objective of this work is to evaluate LRT safety and efficacy.

Method

Reports about LRT clinical experience were identified with a systematic review conducted on four different databases (namely, Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) through the August 2022. Only LRT clinical reports published in English and with the access to the full manuscript text were considered as eligible. The 2020 update version PRISMA statement was followed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Iori F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9800252 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature