• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.172-176
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• 2000

Objectives: To improve local control and reduce toxicity, 3-D conformal radiotherapy was used as a boost the primary tumor site following fractionated radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Materials and Methods: Eight patients with previously untreated nasopharyngeal carcinomas were treated with 3-D conformal radiotherapy following fractionated radiotherapy from September 1998 to April 2000. All patients had biopsy confirmation of disease before radiation therapy. Stages were II in 1, III in 5, and IV in 2. Two patients received cisplatin based chemotherapy in addition to radiation therapy; induction chemotherapy in 1, concurrent chemoradiation in 1. 3-D conformal radiotherapy delivered using 6MV Linac as a boost(range 25.2-28.8Gy, median 25.7Gy) following conventionally fractionated radiotherapy(range 50.4Gy). Average total dose ranged from 75.6-79.2Gy(median 76Gy). Follow-up time was 4-21 months(median 9.6 months). Results: Seven of 8 patients were evaluated radiologically within 3 months after completion of radiation therapy. All 7 patients were seen complete remission. One of 7 patients had distant metastasis after 5 months and local failure after 7 months. The tree interval of local recurrence was ranged from 4 - 21 months(median 10.2 months). One patient without radiological evaluation got complete remission clinically. Treatment related toxicity was grade 1-3 xerostomia, dysphagia, and mucositis. During 3-D conformal radiotherapy, there was no aggravation of any toxicity. Conclusion: Although the number of patients was small and follow-up period was short, 3-D conformal radiotherapy following conventional radiotherapy improved tumor control and dose escalation without increased toxicity. Survival and late toxicity should be evaluated through long term follow-up. In addition, it is necessary to confirm the benefits of 3-D conformal radiotherapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma with randomized trial.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.184-190
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• 2020

Radiation therapy (RT) has improved patient outcomes, but treatment-related complication rates remain high. In the conventional 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional conformal RT (3D-CRT) era, there was little room for toxicity reduction because of the need to balance the estimated toxicity to organs at risk (OARs), derived from dose-volume histogram data for organs including the lung, heart, spinal cord, and liver, with the planning target volume (PTV) dose. Intensity-modulated RT (IMRT) is an advanced form of conformal RT that utilizes computer-controlled linear accelerators to deliver precise radiation doses to the PTV. The dosimetric advantages of IMRT enable better sparing of normal tissues and OARs than is possible with 3D-CRT. A major breakthrough in the treatment of esophageal cancer (EC), whether early or locally advanced, is the use of proton beam therapy (PBT). Protons deposit their highest dose of radiation at the tumor, while leaving none behind; the resulting effective dose reduction to healthy tissues and OARs considerably reduces acute and delayed RT-related toxicity. In recent studies, PBT has been found to alleviate severe lymphopenia resulting from combined chemo-radiation, opening up the possibility of reducing immune suppression, which might be associated with a poor prognosis in cases of locally advanced EC.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.332-340
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• 2018

Purpose: To retrospectively analyze dosimetric parameters of volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) delivered to extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphomas of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue in the stomach (gastric MALT lymphoma) to find out advantages of VMAT and conditions for definite benefits of VMAT. Materials and Methods: Fifty patients with stage I-II gastric MALT lymphoma received VMAT (n = 14) or 3D-CRT (n = 36) between December 2005 and April 2018. Twenty-seven patients were categorized according to whether the planning target volume (PTV) overlaps kidney(s). Dosimetric parameters were analyzed by dose-volume histogram. Results: Radiation dose to the liver was definitely lower with VMAT in terms of mean dose (p = 0.026) and V₁₅ (p = 0.008). The V₁₅ of the left kidney was lower with VMAT (p = 0.065). For those with PTV overlapping kidney(s), the left kidney V₁₅ was significantly lower with VMAT. Furthermore, the closer the distance between the PTV and kidneys, the less the left kidney V₁₅ with VMAT (p = 0.037). Delineation of kidney(s) by integrating all respiratory phases had no additional benefit. Conclusions: VMAT significantly increased monitor units, reduced treatment time and radiation dose to the liver and kidneys. The benefit of VMAT was definite in reducing the left kidney V₁₅, especially in geometrically challenging conditions of overlap or close separation between PTV and kidney(s).

• 한국의학물리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국의학물리학회 2002년도 Proceedings
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• pp.138-140
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• 2002

The spinal cord dose is the one of the limiting factor for the radiation treatment of the head & neck (H&N) or the thorax region. Due to the fact that the cord is the elongated shaped structure, it is not an easy task to maintain the cord dose within the clinically acceptable dose range. To overcome this problem, the spinal cord partial block technique (PBT) with the dynamic Multi-Leaf Collimator (dMLC) has been developed. Three dimension (3D) conformal beam directions, which minimize the coverage of the normal organs such as the lung and the parotid gland, were chosen. The PBT field shape for each field was designed to shield the spinal cord with the dMLC. The transmission factors were determined by the forward calculation method. The plan comparisons between the conventional 3D conformal therapy plan and the PTB plan were performed to evaluate the validity of this technique. The conformity index (CI) and the dose volume histogram (DVH) were used as the plan comparison indices. A series of quality assurance (QA) was performed to guarantee the reliable treatment. The QA consisted of the film dosimetry for the verification of the dose distribution and the point measurements. The PBT plan always generated better results than the conventional 3D conformal plan. The PBT was proved to be useful for the H&N and thorax region.

• 대한두경부종양학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한두경부종양학회 2001년도 제17차 학술대회 및 제6차 심포지움
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• pp.105-105
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• 2001

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.27-34
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• 1997

방사선치료에서 three dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) 에 접근하는 방법으로 조사하는 방향에 따라 선량의 강도를 조절함으로서 암조직에만 집중적으로 선량을 조사하며 주위 정상조직에는 최소의 선량이 조사되도록 하는 방법으로 1990년대부터 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center를 중심으로 연구되었다. 암조직의 치료부피를 최적화하기 위하여 암조직의 모양에 따라 선량분포곡선이 이루는 치료용적이 종양용적과 같아야 한다. 이러한 3DCRT는 암조직에 집중적으로 선량을 조사할 수 있어서 중요장기들의 한계선량을 유지하면서 암조직에 조사되는 선량을 20％ 정도 증가시킬수 있다. 방사선치료의 궁극적인 목적이 종양부위에 균등한 치유선량이 도달되게하고 병변 부위의 정상조직의 손상을 최소가 되게 하는 것이며, 이러한 수행을 위하여 CT planning 등을 이용하여 치료계획을 수립하여 치료용적과 종양용적을 거의 같게 할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 조사하는 부위에서 선량의 강도를 조절하여 암조직의 치료용적을 최적화하는 3DCRT를 얻는 것을 목적으로 폐암환자에서 강도 조절법을 사용한 치료계획에서 일반적인 치료계획을 시행한 경우를 비교하면 종양용적에 접근한 치료계획과 정상조직에 대한 선량 감소를 보여주고 있으며, 직장암 환자에서도 두 치료계획에서 선량분포가 잘 비교가 됨을 볼 수 있다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.4935-4937
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• 2016

Objective: To compare dosimetric parameters of 3 dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3 DCRT) and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in terms of target coverage and doses to organs at risk (OAR) in the management of rectal carcinoma. Methods: In this prospective study, conducted between August 2014 and March 2016, all patients underwent CT simulation along with a bladder protocol and target contouring according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) guidelines. Two plans were made for each patient (3 DCRT and IMRT) for comparison of target coverage and OAR. Result: A total of 43 patients were recruited into this study. While there were no significant differences in mean Planning Target Volume (PTV) D95% and mean PTV D98% between 3 DCRT and IMRT, mean PTV D2% and mean PTV D50% were significantly higher in 3 DCRT plans. Compared to IMRT, 3 DCRT resulted in significantly higher volumes of hot spots, lower volumes of cold spots, and higher doses to the entire OAR. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that IMRT achieves superior normal tissue avoidance (bladder and bowel) compared to 3 DCRT, with comparable target dose coverage.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.11-15
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• 2008

목 적: 방사선치료계획에 있어서 정상조직과 치료부위의 선량 분포는 매우 중요하다. 이에 본원에서는 유방암 환자를 대상으로 Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), Helical tomotherapy (TOMO)의 방법으로 방사선치료계획을 세웠으며 이에 선량분포를 분석하여 실제 임상에서의 적용여부를 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 20명의(좌측: 10명, 우측: 10명) 유방보존절제술 환자를 대상으로 시행하였으며 방법으로는 같은 조건에서 3D-CRT는 Philips사의 Pinnacle을, TOMO는 TomoTherapy사의 TOMO Planning System을 이용해 치료계획을 세웠다. Dose-Volume Histogram (DVH)의 prescribed dose (PD)에 대한 PTV의 Homogeneity index (HI)와 Conformity index (CI)를 구하였고, 정상조직의 dose- volume 관계를 비교하였다. 결 과: Homogeneity index (HI)와 Conformity, index (CI)는 TOMO에서 우수한 결과를 나타났다. $V_{-50-IB-NPTV}$ (the percentage ipsilateral non-PTV breast volume that was delivered 50% of the prescribed dose)는 3D-CRT: 40.4%, TOMO: 18.3%, $V_{20-IL}$ (the average ipsilateral lung volume percentage receiving 20% of the prescribed dose)는 3D-CRT: 4.8%, TOMO: 14.2%, $V_{20-10H}$ (the average heart volume percentage delivered 20% and 10% of the prescribed dose in left breast cancer)는 3D-CRT: 1.6%, 3% TOMO: 9.7%, 26.3%의 결과를 보여준다. 결 론: 유방암 환자의 방사선치료계획 방법들은 PTV에서 원하는 선량분포를 보여줬다. 그러나 TOMO는 좋은 Homogeneity index (HI), Conformity index (CI)와 Breast를 보호하는 장점이 있는 반면에 Lung과 Heart에서는 많은 피폭선량이 있음을 알 수 있기에 TOMO의 방사선치료계획시 주의해야 할 점으로 사료된다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.305-313
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• 1997

목적 : 비인두강종양의 방사선치료의 결과를 후향적으로 분석하여 방사선치료의 효과와 예후인자를 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1989년부터 1996년까지 서울중앙병원에서 비인두강종양으로 진단받고 근치적 방사선치료를 시행한 56명을 대상으로 하였다 병기별로 보면 T1, T2, T3, T4가 각각 17, 10, 11,18명이었고 NO, Nl, N2, N3가 각각 11명, 27명, 4명, 14명이었다. 근치적 방사선치료만 시행한 환자는 28명, 유로항암요법을 병용한 환자는 7명, 매주 CDDP 항암요법을 병용한 환자는 21명이었다. 조사량은 6940-8620cGy였고 중앙값은 7440cGy였다. 외부방사선조사 60Gy이후 원발병소에 대한 부가적치료는 1명은 외부방사선조사, 46명은 강내조사, 9명은 삼차원 입체조형치료를 받았다. 추적관찰기간은 5-92개월이었고 중앙값은 34개월이었다. 결과 : 전치료후 47명은 완전관해, 8명은 부분관해, 1명은 무반응을 보여줬다. 5년 생존율은 $67.2\%$, 5년 무병생존율은 $53.6\%$이였다. 국소재발이 생긴 시기는 6-45개월(중앙값: 14개월)이었으며 전신적 전이가 생긴 시기는 3-49개월(중앙값: 16개월)이었다. 8명의 환자$(14.3\%)$에서 국소재발이 발생하였고 18명의 환자$(32.1\%)$에서 전신적 전이가 발생하였다. T3나 T4 환자 중 강내조사를 받은 20명중 4명$(20\%)$예서 원발병소에 재발이 있었고 삼차원 입체조형치료를 받은 9명중 1명$(11\%)$에서 원발병소에 재발이 발생하였다. 전신적 전이는 골전이가 가장 많았다. 생존율에 영향을 주는 예후인자로는 생존율에는 KPS(P=0.005), 방사선치료에 대한 반응(P=0.0001)이 통계학적으로 유의하였고 무병생존율에는 KPS(P=0.02), 방사선치료에 대한 반응(P=0.005)이 통계학적으로 유의하였다. 국소재발과 관련있는 예후인자는 없었으며 원격전이와 관련있는 예후인자는 Nstage(P=0.06), 병기(P=0.06)가 다소 의미있는 경향을 보였고, 방사선치료에 대한 반응(P=0.009)이 통계학적으로 유의하였다. 결론 : 비인두강종양에서 방사선치료로 5년생존율 $67.2\%$이었고 5년 무병생존율은 $53.6\%$이였다. 재발양상을 보면 국소재발보다는 전신적 전이율이 높음을 알 수 있었고 항암치료와의 병용은 관련이 없었다. T3 혹은 T4 병기에서 삼차원 입체조형치료를 받은 환자에 대해서는 앞으로 추적 관찰이 좀 더 필요할 것으로 생각된다. 앞으로 국소관해를 높이기 위한 방사선치료방법과 전신적 전이율의 감소를 위한 항암요법에 관한 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.276-284
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• 2018

Purpose: Traditionally, three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) is used for neoadjuvant chemoradiation in locally advanced rectal cancer. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) was later developed for more conformal dose distribution, with the potential for reduced toxicity across many disease sites. We sought to use the National Cancer Database (NCDB) to examine trends and predictors for IMRT use in rectal cancer. Materials and Methods: We queried the NCDB from 2004 to 2015 for patients with rectal adenocarcinoma treated with neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiation to standard doses followed by surgical resection. Odds ratios were used to determine predictors of IMRT use. Univariable and multivariable Cox regressions were used to determine potential predictors of overall survival (OS). Propensity matching was used to account for any indication bias. Results: Among 21,490 eligible patients, 3,131 were treated with IMRT. IMRT use increased from 1% in 2004 to 22% in 2014. Predictors for IMRT use included increased N stage, higher comorbidity score, more recent year, treatment at an academic facility, increased income, and higher educational level. On propensity-adjusted, multivariable analysis, male gender, increased distance to facility, higher comorbidity score, IMRT technique, government insurance, African-American race, and non-metro location were predictive of worse OS. Of note, the complete response rate at time of surgery was 28% with non-IMRT and 21% with IMRT. Conclusion: IMRT use has steadily increased in the treatment of rectal cancer, but still remains only a fraction of overall treatment technique, more often reserved for higher disease burden.