Article3D printing in medicine2022
3D printed integrated bolus/headrest for radiation therapy for malignancies involving the posterior scalp and neck.
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- Analysis of the application of 3D-printed personalized positioning fixation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma radiotherapy.Journal of applied clinical medical physics · 2025Article
- Three-Dimensional Printing in Breast Radiation Therapy: A Scoping Review of the Literature.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2025Article
- Custom-made, 3D-printed bolus cap for a case of scalp metastasis: A single-institution study.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2025Article
- Reply to Correspondence by Kleebayoon and Wiwanitkit.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2025Article
- The dosimetric value and safety evaluation of 3D printed bolus in adjuvant intensity-modulated radiotherapy after radical mastectomy for breast cancer: a prospective cohort study.Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2025Article
- Evaluation of 3D-printed bolus for radiotherapy using megavoltage X-ray beams.Radiological physics and technology · 2023Article
- Clinical experience in the use of 3D printing as a rapid replacement of traditional radiation therapy immobilization materials.Journal of applied clinical medical physics · 2023Article
- Making connections: the scientific impact and mentoring legacy of Dr. John E. Moulder.International journal of radiation biology · 2023Review
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundMalignancies of the head and neck region, encompassing cutaneous, mucosal, and sarcomatous histologies, are complex entities to manage, comprising of coordination between surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic therapy. Malignancies of the posterior scalp are particular challenging to treat with radiation therapy, given its irregular contours and anatomy as well as the superficial location of the target volume. Bolus material is commonly used in radiation therapy to ensure that the dose to the skin and subcutaneous tissue is appropriate and adequate, accounting for the buildup effect of megavoltage photon treatment. The use of commercially available bolus material on the posterior scalp potentially creates air gaps between the bolus and posterior scalp. CASE PRESENTATIONS: In this report, we created and utilized a custom 3D-printed integrated bolus and headrest for 5 patients to irradiate malignancies involving the posterior scalp, including those with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, and dermal sarcoma. Treatment setup was consistently reproducible, and patients tolerated treatment well without any unexpected adverse effects.
conclusionsWe found that the use of this custom 3D-printed integrated bolus/headrest allowed for comfortable, consistent, and reproducible treatment set up while minimizing the risk of creating significant air gaps and should be considered in the radiotherapeutic management of patients with posterior scalp malignancies.
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