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In what situations in gynecologic radiation would you consider using a vaginal marker for CT simulation and daily treatment?

Does the availability of pelvic MRI for fusion negate the need for a vaginal marker, or are there too many uncertainties due to positional differences?
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Radiation Oncology · University of Kentucky
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In my opinion, the most important indication for using a marker is in the situation of cervical or uterine cancers that extend distally into the vagina. The vaginal extent of disease is almost never well-visualized on CT or even MRI. Direct visualization and palpation, with seed marker placement, re...

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