Evaluation of the Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold Technique to Improve Dosimetric Outcomes in Radiotherapy for Stage Iii Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Evaluation of the Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold Technique to Improve Dosimetric Outcomes in Radiotherapy for Stage Iii Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Key Points
DIBH significantly lowers radiation exposure to organs at risk, improving safety in treatment.
Increased lung volume during DIBH enhances dose delivery accuracy for targeted radiation.
This observational analysis focused on stage III non-small cell lung cancer and its treatment protocols.
Findings may enable better management of treatment-related side effects, reducing risks of pneumonitis.
Abstract
In stage III NSCLC, DIBH significantly lowers radiation exposure to OARs and enhances dose delivery accuracy. By expanding lung volume, it may reduce the risk of radiation-induced pneumonitis.