One-to-one comparison between digital spot compression view and digital breast tomosynthesis

A Tagliafico, D Astengo, F Cavagnetto, R Rosasco… - European …, 2012 - Springer
Objective To assess if digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is at least equal to digital spot
compression view (DSCV). Methods Following institutional approval and written informed …

Mammographic density estimation: one-to-one comparison of digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis using fully automated software

A Tagliafico, G Tagliafico, D Astengo, F Cavagnetto… - European …, 2012 - Springer
Objective To compare breast density on digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis
using fully automated software. Methods Following institutional approval and written …

Advances in the implementation of helical tomotherapy–based total marrow irradiation with a novel field junction technique

M Zeverino, S Agostinelli, G Taccini, F Cavagnetto… - Medical dosimetry, 2012 - Elsevier
Given the limitations in the travel ability of the helical tomotherapy (HT) couch, total marrow
irradiation (TMI) has to be split in 2 segments, with the lower limbs treated with feet first …

[HTML][HTML] Hypofractionated irradiation of infra-supraclavicular lymph nodes after axillary dissection in patients with breast cancer post-conservative surgery: impact on …

…, E Verzanini, E Tornari, F Cavagnetto… - Radiation …, 2015 - Springer
Background The aim of the present work was to analyse the impact of mild hypofractionated
radiotherapy (RT) of infra-supraclavicular lymph nodes after axillary dissection on late …

Adjuvant intraoperative radiotherapy for selected breast cancers in previously irradiated women: evidence for excellent feasibility and favorable outcomes

…, E Tornari, F Cavagnetto… - Reports of Practical …, 2017 - journals.viamedica.pl
Background The present report provides preliminary outcomes with intraoperative radiotherapy
delivered to women with breast cancer included in a re-irradiation program. Materials …

Adjuvant hypofractionated radiotherapy with weekly concomitant boost for women with early breast cancer: the clinical experience at Genoa university

…, P Torielli, S Agostinelli, F Cavagnetto… - Anticancer …, 2010 - ar.iiarjournals.org
The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the feasibility of a shortened whole-breast
irradiation schedule with a concomitant boost delivered to the tumor bed once-a-week in patients …

Use of parallel‐plate ionization chambers in reference dosimetry of NOVAC and LIAC® mobile electron linear accelerators for intraoperative radiotherapy: a multi …

…, V Piazzi, P D'Avenia, F Cavagnetto… - Medical …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose LIAC ® and NOVAC are two mobile linear accelerators dedicated to intraoperative
radiation therapy ( IORT ), generating electron beams in the energy range of 3–12 MeV. Due …

Moderate hypofractionated radiotherapy after prostatectomy for cancer patients: toxicity and clinical outcome

…, A Pastorino, L Trapani, F Cavagnetto… - Cancer Management …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background After radical prostatectomy (RP) radiotherapy (RT) plays a role, both as adjuvant
or salvage treatment. If negative features are present such as extracapsular extension, …

'In vivo' average glandular dose evaluation: one-to-one comparison between digital breast tomosynthesis and full-field digital mammography

F Cavagnetto, G Taccini, R Rosasco… - Radiation protection …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
We analysed 300 patients X rayed with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), full-field digital
mammography (FFDM) and ‘COMBO’ (single view both in FFDM and DBT in a single breast …

On-line optimization of intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy of the breast

S Agostinelli, M Gusinu, F Cavagnetto, S Garelli… - Radiotherapy and …, 2012 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To optimize the dose delivery to the breast lumpectomy target treated with
intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy (IOERT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two tools have …