Hyperthermia--the actual role in radiation oncology and future prospects. Part I.

摘要: After a short introduction the first part of editorial describes biological and technical fundamentals clinical hyperthermia. Results obtained in field thermobiology lead to conclusions for application hyperthermia combination with radiation therapy. These are concerned direct cytotoxic effect heat, protection normal tissues, impact blood flow on quality hyperthermic treatment, thermotolerance, necessary number heat treatments, radiosensitizing heat. The paragraph outlines localized heating techniques, thermometry methods important aspects assurance, thermal dosimetry treatment planning.