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Dejonckheere CS, Höller U, Käsmann L. [Nintedanib for the treatment of radiation pneumonitis]. Strahlenther Onkol 2024; 200:457-459. [PMID: 38421432 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-024-02216-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Cas Stefaan Dejonckheere
- Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland.
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- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Radioonkologie, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Deutschland
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Dejonckheere CS, Höller U, Schmeel LC. [Mepitel film for the prevention of radiation dermatitis in breast cancer]. Strahlenther Onkol 2024; 200:364-366. [PMID: 38381143 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-024-02217-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Cas Stefaan Dejonckheere
- Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland.
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- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Radioonkologie, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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Dejonckheere CS, Layer JP, Nour Y, Layer K, Glasmacher A, Wiegreffe S, Fuhrmann A, Caglayan L, Grau F, Sarria GR, Scafa D, Koch D, Heimann M, Leitzen C, Köksal MA, Röhner F, Müdder T, Dejonckheere E, Schmeel FC, Anzböck T, Lindner K, Bachmann A, Abramian A, Kaiser C, Faridi A, Mustea A, Giordano FA, Stope MB, Schmeel LC. Non-invasive physical plasma for preventing radiation dermatitis in breast cancer: Results from an intrapatient-randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2024; 44:100699. [PMID: 38021092 PMCID: PMC10654149 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Background and Purpose To investigate the effect of topical non-invasive physical plasma (NIPP), a volatile mix generated out of ambient air, on prevention of acute radiation dermatitis (RD) during and after whole-breast irradiation (WBI). Materials and Methods Lateral and medial breast halves were randomised within each patient to receive either 120 s of NIPP or sham treatment daily during WBI. Standard skin care with urea lotion was applied to the whole breast. Blinded acute skin toxicity was assessed weekly for each breast half separately and included clinician- (CTCAE) and patient-reported (modified RISRAS), and objective (spectrophotometry) assessments. As an additional external control, a comparable standard of care (SoC) patient collective from a previous prospective trial was used. Results Sixty-four patients were included. There were no significant differences between breast halves. Post-hoc comparison with a similar SoC control collective revealed OR = 0.28 (95% CI 0.11-0.76; p = 0.014) for grade ≥ 2 RD upon WBI completion, along with less hyperpigmentation (p < 0.001), oedema (p = 0.020), dry (p < 0.001) and moist desquamation (p = 0.017), pain, itching, and burning (p < 0.001 for each). Tolerability of NIPP was excellent and side effects were not observed. Conclusion Even though there were no differences between intrapatient-randomised breast halves, the overall incidence and severity of acute radiation-induced skin toxicity were considerably lower when compared to a prospectively collected SoC cohort. Our data suggest the potential benefit of NIPP in RD prevention. A randomised trial with a physical control group is warranted to confirm these promising results (DRKS00026225).
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
- Institute of Experimental Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 5037 Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Mannheim, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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Dejonckheere CS, Lindner K, Bachmann A, Abramian A, Layer K, Anzböck T, Layer JP, Sarria GR, Scafa D, Koch D, Leitzen C, Kaiser C, Faridi A, Schmeel LC. Do Barrier Films Impact Long-Term Skin Toxicity following Whole-Breast Irradiation? Objective Follow-Up of Two Randomised Trials. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7195. [PMID: 38002807 PMCID: PMC10672183 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Purpose: Hydrofilm, a polyurethane-based barrier film, can be used to prevent acute radiation dermatitis (RD) in adjuvant whole-breast irradiation (WBI) for breast cancer. This cost-effective prophylactic measure is currently being recommended to a growing number of patients, yet long-term safety data and its impact on late radiation-induced skin toxicity such as pigmentation changes and fibrosis have not been investigated. Methods: We objectively evaluated patients who were previously enrolled in either of two intrapatient-randomised (lateral versus medial breast halve) controlled trials on the use of Hydrofilm for RD prevention (DRKS00029665; registered on 19 July 2022). Results: Sixty-two patients (47.7% of the initial combined sample size) provided consent for this post-hoc examination, with a median follow-up time (range) of 58 (37-73) months. Following WBI, there was a significant increase in yellow skin tones of the entire breast when compared to baseline measurements before WBI (p < 0.001) and a significant increase of cutis, subcutis, and oedema thickness (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, and p = 0.004, respectively). At follow-up, there were no significant differences in either pigmentation changes or skin fibrosis between the Hydrofilm and standard of care breast halves. Conclusion: These data suggest that Hydrofilm can be safely used in the context of acute RD prevention, without affecting late side effects, supporting its widespread use.
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- Cas Stefaan Dejonckheere
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany; (K.L.); (C.L.); (L.C.S.)
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany; (K.L.); (C.L.); (L.C.S.)
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany; (K.L.); (C.L.); (L.C.S.)
- Institute of Experimental Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany; (K.L.); (C.L.); (L.C.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany; (K.L.); (C.L.); (L.C.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany; (K.L.); (C.L.); (L.C.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany; (K.L.); (C.L.); (L.C.S.)
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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Dejonckheere CS, Dejonckheere E, Layer JP, Layer K, Sarria GR, Koch D, Abramian A, Kaiser C, Lindner K, Bachmann A, Anzböck T, Röhner F, Schmeel FC, Schmeel LC. Barrier films for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Breast 2023; 71:31-41. [PMID: 37473629 PMCID: PMC10404536 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2023.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Radiation dermatitis (RD) is the most common side effect of adjuvant whole-breast or chest wall irradiation, majorly impacting quality of life in numerous patients. The use of barrier films (polyurethane dressings such as Hydrofilm® and Mepitel® film remaining on the skin for the duration of the radiation treatment) has been investigated as a prophylactic measure in several prospective trials. Here, we critically appraise the available evidence behind preventive barrier film application in the context of breast cancer treatment. METHODS International literature was reviewed and high-quality randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis. RESULTS The results of 5 RCTs (663 patients; >90% Caucasian) were analysed. Overall, barrier films lead to improved clinician- and patient-reported outcomes: fewer grade ≥2 RD (11% vs. 42%; OR = 0.16; p < 0.001) and moist desquamation (2% vs. 16%; OR = 0.12; p = 0.006), as well as less patient-reported pain (standardised mean difference [SMD] -0.51; p < 0.001), itching (SMD -0.52; p = 0.001), burning (SMD -0.41; p = 0.011), and limitations in daily activities (SMD -0.20; p = 0.007). Furthermore, barrier films have a high acceptance rate among patients, as well as a favourable cost-benefit ratio. Possible side effects due to its application are mild and mostly self-limiting. Overall, there was a lack of information on the radiation treatment techniques used. CONCLUSION The evidence presented in this meta-analysis suggests that barrier films are an excellent tool in the prevention of RD among Caucasian patients receiving whole-breast or chest wall irradiation. Its use should therefore be considered routinely in these patients.
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 5037, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127, Bonn, Germany; Institute of Experimental Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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Dejonckheere CS, Abramian A, Lindner K, Bachmann A, Layer K, Anzböck T, Layer JP, Sarria GR, Scafa D, Koch D, Leitzen C, Kaiser C, Faridi A, Schmeel LC. Objective, Clinician- and Patient-Reported Evaluation of Late Toxicity Following Adjuvant Radiation for Early Breast Cancer: Long-Term Follow-Up Results of a Randomised Series. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4212. [PMID: 37445247 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Background and Purpose: This study aimed to differentially assess the frequency and severity of late radiation-induced toxicity following adjuvant whole-breast irradiation for early breast cancer with conventional fractionation (CF) and moderate hypofractionation (mHF). Materials and Methods: Patients recruited in a previous randomised controlled trial comparing acute toxicity between CF and mHF without disease recurrence were included in a post hoc analysis. Spectrophotometric and ultrasonographic examinations were performed for an objective evaluation and subsequent comparison of long-term skin toxicity. Furthermore, patient- and clinician-reported outcomes were recorded. Results: Sixty-four patients with a median age of 58 (37-81) years were included. The median follow-up was 57 (37-73) months. A total of 55% underwent CF and 45% mHF. A total of 52% received a sequential boost to the tumour bed. A significant decrease in mean L* (p = 0.011) and an increase in a* (p = 0.040) and b* values (p < 0.001) were observed, indicating hyperpigmentation. In comparison with the non-irradiated breast, there was a significant increase in both cutis (+14%; p < 0.001) and subcutis (+17%; p = 0.011) thickness, significantly more pronounced in CF patients (p = 0.049). In CF patients only, a sequential boost significantly increased the local cutis thickness and oedema compared to non-boost regions in the same breast (p = 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusions: mHF objectively resulted in reduced long-term skin toxicity compared to CF. A sequential boost increased the local fibrosis rate in CF, but not in mHF. This might explain the subjectively reported better cosmetic outcomes in patients receiving mHF and reinforces the rationale for favouring mHF as the standard of care.
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
- Institute of Experimental Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology, Division of Senology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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Dejonckheere CS, Thelen A, Simon B, Greschus S, Köksal MA, Schmeel LC, Wilhelm-Buchstab T, Leitzen C. Impact of Postoperative Changes in Brain Anatomy on Target Volume Delineation for High-Grade Glioma. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:2840. [PMID: 37345177 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15102840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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High-grade glioma has a poor prognosis, and radiation therapy plays a crucial role in its management. Every step of treatment planning should thus be optimised to maximise survival chances and minimise radiation-induced toxicity. Here, we compare structures needed for target volume delineation between an immediate postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a radiation treatment planning MRI to establish the need for the latter. Twenty-eight patients were included, with a median interval between MRIs (range) of 19.5 (8-50) days. There was a mean change in resection cavity position (range) of 3.04 ± 3.90 (0-22.1) mm, with greater positional changes in skull-distant (>25 mm) resection cavity borders when compared to skull-near (≤25 mm) counterparts (p < 0.001). The mean differences in resection cavity and surrounding oedema and FLAIR hyperintensity volumes were -32.0 ± 29.6% and -38.0 ± 25.0%, respectively, whereas the mean difference in midline shift (range) was -2.64 ± 2.73 (0-11) mm. These data indicate marked short-term volumetric changes and support the role of an MRI to aid in target volume delineation as close to radiation treatment start as possible. Planning adapted to the actual anatomy at the time of radiation limits the risk of geographic miss and might thus improve outcomes in patients undergoing adjuvant radiation for high-grade glioma.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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Dejonckheere CS, Schmeel LC, Stope MB. Concise review of non-invasive physical plasma as a promising treatment option for radiation injuries of the skin. Wound Repair Regen 2023; 31:415-417. [PMID: 36861202 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.13077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Radiation injury has a complex pathophysiology and can result in long-term impediment of the dermal barrier function. Historically, its treatment has been no different to that of thermal burns and it is not always possible to prevent an unpredictable and uncontrolled extension of the radiation-induced reactions. Non-invasive physical plasma (NIPP), a highly energised gas encompassing a combination of various reactive species, positively affects the key players involved in wound healing and proves to be a promising treatment option for chronic wounds and inflammatory skin disorders. Recent clinical evidence also suggests preliminary efficacy in radiation injury following therapeutic irradiation as a part of cancer therapy. Further research is warranted to also investigate the clinical value of NIPP in the context of unplanned or accidental radiation exposure, either as a topical treatment or possibly as an intraoperative procedure, to potentially improve the dermatological outcome and reduce symptoms in radiation victims.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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