ArticleTechnical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology2019
Intravenous contrast media in radiation therapy planning computed tomography scans - Current practice in Ireland.
Article in Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Current practices and perspectives on the integration of contrast agents in MRI-guided radiation therapy clinical practice: A worldwide survey.Clinical and translational radiation oncology · 2023Article
- Impact of Denoising on Deep-Learning-Based Automatic Segmentation Framework for Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Planning.Cancers · 2022Article
- Intravenous cannulation and administration of contrast media by radiographers: a literature review to guide the training and practice in Zambia.African health sciences · 2022Review
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Abstract
introductionWhile Computerised Tomography (CT) remains the gold standard in radiation therapy (RT) planning, inferior soft tissue definition remains a challenge. Intravenous contrast (IVC) use during CT planning can enhance soft tissue contrast optimising Target Volume (TV) and Organ at Risk visualisation and delineation. Despite this known benefit, there are no guidelines for when and how to use IVC in RT planning scans in Ireland.
aimThe study aims to examine the patterns of practice in relation to the use of IVC in RT planning scans in Ireland and to determine the level of compliance with international guidelines. Radiation Therapists (RTT) IVC training will also be investigated. MATERIALS AND
methodsAn anonymised online survey was designed based on previously-reported literature. This was distributed to all RT departments in Ireland. The survey contained open, closed and Likert scale questions that investigated IVC practices in each department.
results75% (
conclusionIVC is used extensively in Irish RT departments. There are variations in IVC practice between departments and with international recommended guidelines.
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