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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Aug 15, 2014; 6(8): 263-274
Published online Aug 15, 2014. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v6.i8.263
Published online Aug 15, 2014. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v6.i8.263
Figure 1 Radiation field for a lower esophageal cancer.
A: Pre-operative with minimal involvement of gastro-intestinal junction: celiac nodes are not covered. Intensity modulated radiotherapy is used. Blue: Gross tumor volume; Green: Clinical target volume; Red: Planning target volume; B: Post- operative with involvement of gastro-esophageal junction. Intensity-modulated radiotherapy treatment. Blue: Anastomosis; Green: Clinical target volume; Orange: Clinical target volume concomitant boost, planning target volume not shown.
- Citation: Tai P, Yu E. Esophageal cancer management controversies: Radiation oncology point of view. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2014; 6(8): 263-274
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v6/i8/263.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v6.i8.263