CAJ | 학술논문

Imaging is now a wel established component of radiation therapy with al major imaging modalities represented and numerous examples in which these modalities have been used in treatment planning to al ow increased accuracy and precision in the delivery of dose. While these developments are wel established since a fairly long time for external beam radiotherapy, they are yet to be firmly established in many brachytherapy units al over the world particularly in the developing countries. We wil review the basic principles of image-based brachytherapy and explore the potential clinical opportunities behind this innovative technique.