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First use of electromagnetic setup and real-time tracking in a pediatric patient with vaginal rhabdomyosarcoma

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Michael Helmrath

We report the first use of the Calypso system (Calypso Medical, Seattle, WA) in a pediatric patient with group III vaginal rhabdomyosarcoma. The Calypso system was used to improve patient setup, to limit anesthesia, to provide for real-time tracking of target location, and to minimize the need for daily portal imaging studies and their associated extraneous radiation dose.

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Article · Jan 2011 · 1 min read

In brief

This case report describes pioneering use of the Calypso electromagnetic tracking system for radiation therapy in a pediatric patient with vaginal rhabdomyosarcoma. The technology enabled real-time tumor tracking, reduced anesthesia requirements, and minimized radiation exposure from imaging studies during treatment setup.

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