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ArticlePathology oncology research : POR2025

MRI-based image-guided adaptive brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer in clinical routine: a single-institution experience.

Zoltán Végváry, Renáta Kószó, Zsófia Együd, Linda Varga, Viktor Róbert Paczona, Adrienn Cserháti, Viorica Gal, Zoltán Varga, Zoltán Nagy, Bence Deák and 5 more

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Zoltán VégváryDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Renáta KószóDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Zsófia EgyüdDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Linda VargaDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Viktor Róbert PaczonaDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Adrienn CserhátiDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Viorica GalDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Zoltán VargaDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Zoltán NagyDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Bence DeákDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Ferenc BorzákDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Julianna BontovicsDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Emese FodorDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Judit OláhDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Zsuzsanna KahánDepartment of Oncotherapy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.

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Abstract

Background: MRI-based image-guided adaptive brachytherapy (IGABT) is a new approach for individual dose escalation and control of organ at risk (OAR) doses and toxicities in the treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer. Methods: Various radiotherapy-related parameters and the feasibility of the treatment based on acute toxicity were analyzed in a total of 50 cases in two cohorts who received a brachytherapy (BT) boost after definitive chemoradiotherapy with either an MRI-based IGABT technique (24 patients) or CT-only image guidance (26 patients). For target volume, OAR delineation, and dose prescription, the EMBRACE II protocol was followed. Results: The features of the target volumes and dose coverage did not differ between the two groups regarding teletherapy. At BT, however, while the High-Risk Clinical Target Volumes (CTVHR) did not differ the D90 dose coverage was significantly higher in the MRI-based IGABT group than in the non-MRI-based group (7.37 ± 0.55 Gy vs. 6.87 ± 0.84 Gy, p = 0.015). The CTVHR D98 doses showed a strong trend in favor of the MRI-based technique (6.16 ± 0.59 Gy, vs. 5.72 ± 0.95 Gy, p = 0.051). Cumulative doses to the CTVHR by means of both D90 and D98 were significantly higher in the MRI-based treatment group than the other group (86.64 ± 4.76 Gy vs. 81.56 ± 8.29 Gy, p = 0.011 and 77.23 ± 4.39 Gy vs. 73.40 ± 7.80 Gy, p = 0.037, respectively). Regarding OAR exposure, doses to the bladder, rectum, and sigmoid did not differ between the two cohorts. Conclusion: Our first clinical results support the implementation of IGABT as a key component of image-guided adaptive radiotherapy (IGART) aiming at tumor dose-escalation and OAR protection.

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BrachytherapyMagnetic Resonance ImagingRadiotherapy, Image-GuidedRadiotherapy Planning, Computer-AssistedUterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedOrgans at RiskPrognosisRadiotherapy DosageRetrospective Studiesadaptive radiotherapycervical cancerimage-guided brachytherapyinterstitial brachytherapyMRI-based brachytherapy

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PMCPMC12078146

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