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Randomized trial on two types of thermoplastic masks for patient immobilization during radiation therapy for head-and-neck cancer

Sharp, Lena, Lewin, Freddi, Johansson, Hemming, Payne, David, Gerhardsson, Ansi, Rutqvist, Lars Erik·2005·International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics

DOI 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.04.047

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Purpose Radiation therapy for head-and-neck cancer requires a reliable immobilization for an accurate and consistent treatment setup. This prospective, randomized study was done to compare two types of Posicast thermoplastic face masks, in terms of reproducibility, patient comfort, tolerability, and skin damage.Methods and materials The patients were randomly assigned to use a head mask (HM) or a head-and-shoulder mask (HSM). Three-dimensional treatment planning was followed by fractionated external-beam radiation therapy. Reproducibility was assessed by comparing port films with simulator films twice during treatment and by comparing actual treatment table positions weekly. Patient tolerability and comfort were studied weekly. The radiation-induced skin damage was assessed every week according to the World Health Organization toxicity scale.Results A total of 260 patients were included, and 241 (93%) were evaluated. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups (HM or HSM) in terms of reproducibility. Patients using HSM experienced significantly more claustrophobia (p = 0.023). Patients allocated to HSM receiving > or = 60 Gy were found to have more skin reactions.Conclusions The smaller HM reduced feelings of claustrophobia, as well as skin reactions, for patients receiving > or = 60 Gy. The smaller mask did not compromise the reproducibility of the setup.

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Authors: Sharp, L., Lewin, F., Johansson, H., Payne, D., Gerhardsson, A., & Rutqvist, L. E.
Affiliations: Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (CA)
Ministry of the Environment (SE)
Corresponding author: Sharp, Lena
ORCID: Sharp, Lena
Johansson, Hemming
Venue: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2005-01
Volume: 61
Issue: 1
Pages: 250-256
ISSN: 0360-3016 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.04.047
OpenAlex: W1994871318
Cited by: 74
References: 18
Citations by year: 2026: 1 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 6 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 6 · 2012: 2
FWCI: 1.36
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Radiation › Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
Health Sciences › Medicine › Otorhinolaryngology › Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Radiation › Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
Keywords: head and neck cancer, patient immobilization, radiation dermatitis, claustrophobia, patient comfort, external beam radiotherapy, fractionated radiotherapy
MeSH terms: Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Equipment Design, Female, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Humans, Immobilization, Male, Masks, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted, Reproducibility of Results

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