[Inter- and intrafraction imaging during stereotactic body radiation therapy: Which solutions for which tumours?]

Abstract

Due to high dose gradients, stereotactic body radiation therapy requires high precision in the location of the tumour. Uncertainties in the positioning can introduce serious damage on organs at risk and consequently can reduce tumour local control. A better tumour location can be achieved by controlling its position with an efficient inter and intrafraction imaging procedure. The various imaging techniques available on treatment systems are presented and performances are discussed. Finally, propositions are given in terms of imaging system according to the location treated by stereotactic body radiation therapy.

Keywords: Imagerie; Imaging; Interfraction; Intrafraction; Irradiation; SBRT; Stéréotaxie.