2019
Dynamic Modulated Brachytherapy (DMBT) Balloon Applicator for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
Guy C, Oh S, Han D, Kim S, Arthur D, Song W. Dynamic Modulated Brachytherapy (DMBT) Balloon Applicator for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2019, 104: 953-961. PMID: 30910767, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.03.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartial breast irradiationTreatment planBreast irradiationTarget coverageEarly-stage breast cancerAccelerated Partial Breast IrradiationInstitutional review board approvalCurrent treatment planSimilar target coverageReview board approvalNew treatment planDose regimensClinical treatment plansBreast cancerMean reductionBalloon deviceBoard approvalBalloon volumeDosimetric advantagesBalloon applicatorDosimetric changesClinical plansBalloon surfaceTreatment deliveryPatients
2012
Dynamic modulated brachytherapy (DMBT) for rectal cancer
Webster M, Devic S, Vuong T, Han D, Park J, Scanderbeg D, Lawson J, Song B, Watkins W, Pawlicki T, Song W. Dynamic modulated brachytherapy (DMBT) for rectal cancer. Medical Physics 2012, 40: 011718. PMID: 23298088, DOI: 10.1118/1.4769416.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRate brachytherapyDose heterogeneity indexTreatment deliveryAverage clinical target volumeClinical target volumePotential clinical benefitPlan qualityTotal treatment timeTreatment planning simulationClinical treatment plansRectal cancerClinical benefitMean dosePrescription doseTreatment planTumor coverageTarget volumeClinical patient casesBrachytherapyPatient casesDose conformalityDoseRectal cavityCritical structuresHigh-quality plans