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ArticleJournal of medical radiation sciences2021

Technical considerations for positioning and placement of a transperineal ultrasound probe during prostate radiotherapy.

Eric Pei Ping Pang, Kellie Knight, Ronnie Wing-Kin Leung, Michael Lian Chek Wang, Jason Wei Siang Chan, Gee Keng Low, Irene Kai Ling Seah, Muhammad Asri Bin Atan, Jairia Yih Huei Chai, Grace Chuk-Kwan Ng and 2 more

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Article in Journal of medical radiation sciences, 2021. 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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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Impact of transperineal ultrasound on perineal skin dose in prostate radiation therapy.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Eric Pei Ping PangDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7930-926X
Kellie KnightFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.
Ronnie Wing-Kin LeungDepartment of Clinical Oncology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Michael Lian Chek WangDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Jason Wei Siang ChanDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Gee Keng LowDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Irene Kai Ling SeahDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Muhammad Asri Bin AtanDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Jairia Yih Huei ChaiDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Grace Chuk-Kwan NgDepartment of Clinical Oncology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Tommy Chung-Sing YangDepartment of Clinical Oncology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Jeffrey Kit Loong TuanDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This technical evaluation aims to provide practice 'how to' guidelines for radiation therapists (RTs) when positioning a transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) probe during prostate radiotherapy. Recommendations and practical tips will be provided for the best practice in TPUS-guided workflow to obtain optimal ultrasound images for accurate interpretation and registration of the prostate gland. This will assist the RTs in making consistent and accurate clinical decision in an ultrasound-guided radiotherapy workflow for prostate treatment. The implementation process and the associated successes and challenges will also be described to assist institutions who may be investigating the potential of implementing this system.

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Prostatic NeoplasmsHumansMaleUltrasonographyIntra-fraction motionPatient positioningProstate radiotherapyReal-timeTPUS

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PMID33017863
PMCPMC8168066

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