Quality Assurance for Clinical Studies in Regional Deep Hyperthermia

G Bruggmoser, S Bauchowitz, Richard Canters, H Crezee, M Ehmann, J Gellermann, U Lamprecht, N Lomax, MB Messmer, O Ott, S Abdel-Rahman, R Sauer, M Schmidt, A Thomsen, R Wessalowski, Gerard van Rhoon

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Abstract

Background: A guideline is provided for the implementation of regional deep hyperthermia treatments under strict rules of quality assurance. The objective is to guarantee a comparable and comprehensible method in the treatment and scientific analysis of hyperthermia. The guideline describes regional deep hyperthermia (RHT) and MR-controlled partial body hyperthermia (PBH) of children, young and adult patients. According to this guideline, hyperthermia treatment is always applied in combination with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. Methods: The guideline is based on practical experience from several hyperthermia centers. The procedure allows applying jointly coordinated standards and quality control in hyperthermia for studies. Results: The guideline contains recommendations for hyperthermia treatments, including indication, preparation, treatment, and standardized analysis.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)605-610
Number of pages6
JournalStrahlentherapie und Onkologie
Volume187
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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