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Is Volumetric Modulated Arc Radiotherapy a Good Choice in the Treatment of Early Glottic Cancer: A Dosimetric Study

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Background: The extended survival of patients with early glottic cancer has heightened concerns about the long-term side effects of radiation therapy, which may negatively impact quality of life and increase the risk of non-malignant mortality. This study evaluated whether volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy (VMAT) offers improved target volume coverage and better protection of organs at risk (OARs) compared to three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) in patients with early glottic cancer. Methods: Computed tomography (CT) images from 13 patients with early glottic cancer were analyzed to compare the dosimetric plans of 3D-CRT and VMAT. Dose-volume histogram (DVH) parameters were assessed across 26 treatment plans, including the homogeneity index (HI) and conformity index (CI) for the planning target volume (PTV). Specific dose-volume metrics for OARs, such as the carotid arteries, thyroid gland, and spinal cord, were also compared between the two modalities. Results: VMAT plans demonstrated significantly higher PTV mean dose, PTV maximum dose, and volume receiving 95% of the prescribed dose compared to 3D-CRT plans (p = 0.047, 0.045, and <0.001, respectively). VMAT also showed superior homogeneity and conformity indices for the PTV (p = 0.003 and 0.001, respectively). Additionally, the mean doses to the right and left carotid arteries and the thyroid gland were significantly lower with VMAT (p = 0.009, 0.03, and <0.001, respectively). Conclusion: VMAT provides superior dose-volume parameters for target coverage, homogeneity, and sparing of OARs compared to 3D-CRT in the treatment of early glottic cancer. These advantages suggest that VMAT may be particularly beneficial for patients at increased risk of cerebrovascular complications.

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10.21608/resoncol.2024.285976.1209

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Early glottic cancer, dosimetric comparison, VMAT, 3D-CRT, carotid sparing

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Rabab

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Abdel Moneim

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A.

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Department of Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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dr.rababahmed2014@cu.edu.eg

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Cairo -Egypt

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0000000267295742

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Hanan

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Darwish

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S.

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Department of Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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hanan.darwish@kasralainy.edu.eg

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Cairo

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Khaled

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Khalil

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A.

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Department of Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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khalilk988@cu.edu.eg

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Cairo -Egypt

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0009-0005-0257-9823

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Radwa

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Abdel Rahman

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T.

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Medical Physics, Department of Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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radwa.sci93@gmail.com

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Ahmed

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Elhaggar

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F.

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Medical Physics, Department of Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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admedfaragelhaggar91@gmail.com

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Cairo -Egypt

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2024-04-28

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2024-11-17

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2357-0687

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2357-0695

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Research in Oncology

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Is Volumetric Modulated Arc Radiotherapy a Good Choice in the Treatment of Early Glottic Cancer: A Dosimetric Study

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30 Dec 2024