Abstract
BackgroundIn this study, we assessed the association of SBRT (stereotactic body radiotherapy) dose and volume with radiation pneumonitis (RP) risk in lung tumor.MethodsRelevant articles were identified up to April 2018, using following databases; Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). The pooled OR (odds ratio) with 95% CI (confidence interval) data [mean ± SD (standard deviation)] obtained from different studies was analyzed by statistical analysis using a fixed-effects model or a random-effects model when appropriate.ResultsThe analysis was based on nine observational studies, which were identified based on the study selection criteria. Between RP and non-RP patients, no difference was observed based on age, but significant differences were observed based on planning target volume (PTV), mean ipsilateral lung dose (MLD), total MLD, and V5, V10, V20 and V40 (the percentage of lung volume exceeding 5, 10, 20 and 40 Gy). In addition, PTV >145 cm3, total MLD ≥4.7 Gy, V5 ≥26.8%, V10 >12% and V20 ≥5.8 were associated with RP risk. Overall, the grade assessments of V5 and V20 revealed moderate quality evidence.ConclusionThe present study indicated V5 and V20 as major risk factors for RP after SBRT treatment in lung tumor. In addition, it was observed that lung DVH (Dose Volume Histogram) patterns should be assessed more carefully, while predicting RP incidence after SBRT.
Highlights
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has been an important treatment option for certain cancers, which was first reported by Blomgren H et al in 1995 [1]
Between radiation pneumonitis (RP) and non-RP patients, no difference was observed based on age, but significant differences were observed based on planning target volume (PTV), mean ipsilateral lung dose (MLD), total MLD, and V5, V10, V20 and V40
The present study indicated V5 and V20 as major risk factors for RP after SBRT treatment in lung tumor
Summary
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has been an important treatment option for certain cancers, which was first reported by Blomgren H et al in 1995 [1] It has been widely used in extracranial tumors [2]. SBRT has become a standard treatment option for inoperable early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) [3] patients. It has shown a local control rate of up to 97% after two years, and a survival rate of up to 64% after three years in NSCLC patients [4]. We assessed the association of SBRT (stereotactic body radiotherapy) dose and volume with radiation pneumonitis (RP) risk in lung tumor
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