Evaluation of kidney motion with and without a pneumatic abdominal compression belt: Considerations for stereotactic radiotherapy

ConclusionA pneumatic abdominal compression belt reduced kidney motion by >5.0 mm in seven of thirteen patients. The relative benefit is patient and location specific and should be assessed on an individual basis.

Source: Australasian Radiology - October 1, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Kimberley West, Majella Russo, Elizabeth Brown, Tamara Barry, Cathy Hargrave, David Pryor Tags: Radiation Oncology —Original Article Source Type: research