The deep inspiration breath-hold technique in the treatment of inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer
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Overview
MeSH Major
Antigens
Lymphocyte Activation
Monocytes
T-Lymphocytes
abstract
The DIBH technique provides an advantage to conventional free-breathing treatment by decreasing lung density, reducing normal safety margins, and enabling more accurate treatment. These improvements contribute to the effective exclusion of normal lung tissue from the high-dose region and permit the use of higher treatment doses without increased risks of toxicity.