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ReviewMolecular and clinical oncology2024

The impact of metal implants on the dose and clinical outcome of radiotherapy (Review).

Yuwen Liang, Haonan Xu, Wenqiang Tang, Xiaobo Du

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Review in Molecular and clinical oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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15 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Yuwen LiangDepartment of Oncology, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, Sichuan 621000, P.R. China.
Haonan XuDepartment of Oncology, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, Sichuan 621000, P.R. China.
Wenqiang TangDepartment of Oncology, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, Sichuan 621000, P.R. China.
Xiaobo DuDepartment of Oncology, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, Sichuan 621000, P.R. China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the most widely used and effective cancer treatments. With the increasing need for organ reconstruction and advancements in material technology, an increasing number of patients with cancer have metallic implants. These implants can affect RT dosage and clinical outcomes, warranting careful consideration by oncologists. The present review discussed the mechanisms by which different types of metallic implants impact various stages of the RT process, examined methods to mitigate these effects during treatment, and discussed the clinical implications of metallic implants on RT outcomes. In summary, when metallic implants are present within the RT field, oncologists should carefully assess their impact on the treatment.

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cancermetal implantradiotherapyradiotherapy dosestainless steeltitanium

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PMID39091418
PMCPMC11289751

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