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Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
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Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
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IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
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HEMORRHOIDS
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FECAL INCONTINENCE
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3. INTRODUCTION
Postoperative CSI with chemotherapy is the current standard of care
of medulloblastoma and also in brain tumours (ependymoma) with
proven spread in the cerebrospinal fluids.
RT techniques have evolved rapidly in recent years and high-
precision conformal radiotherapy techniques are now being used.
4. In high-precision RT, the accuracy of CTV delineation is important to ensure
optimal clinical outcome.
There is evidence that inadequate coverage of the cribriformplate, the temporal
lobes and the inferior aspect of the thecal sac can lead to an increased risk of
recurrence after craniospinal irradiation (CSI) for medulloblastoma(1-4) .
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5. A recent planning study also highlighted that high-precision radiotherapy
may inadvertently miss parts of the CTV if these structures were not clearly
delineated(5)
The observation of CSF flow on MRI beyond the inner table of the skull
into cranial nerve foramina and canals raises the issue of accurate
delineation of all CSF spaces as CTV for CSI(6)
5.Noble DJ et al. Highly conformal craniospinal radiotherapy techniques can underdose the cranial clinical target volume if
leptomeningeal extension through skull base exit foramina is not contoured. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2017;29:439–47.
6.Noble DJ et al. Fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition (FIESTA) MRI to investigate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
within dural reflections of posterior fossa cranial nerves. Br J Radiol 2016;1067:20160392.
6.
7. The purpose of this study is to develop a consensus guideline on
target volume delineation for CSI in children and young adults,
applicable for highly-conformal radiotherapy, including particle
beam therapy.
8. MATERIAL & METHODS
Four meetings were organised attended by expert paediatric
radiation oncologists from different European institutions
Cambridge (October 2015), Essen (March 2016), Liverpool (June
2016) and Marseille (November 2016).
Cranial and spinal nerves have ‘dural cuffs’ containing CSF as they
exit through their respective skull base and intervertebral foramina.
9. The extent of the flow of CSF beyond the inner table of skull base
along the cranial nerve dural reflections is not quantified.
The findings of two independent studies Janssens et al conducted
during the development of this guideline were discussed in the
consensus meetings.
10. RESULTS
PREPARATION& IMMOBILIZATION:
Patients may be treated either supine or prone with the neck in a
neutral to hyperextended position.
Immobilisation techniques vary among institutions.
In the supine position, patients are immobilised using 3- or 5-point
thermoplastic cranial masks with individualised body vacuum
mattresses with knee support.
11. A planning CT scan is obtained using 1–2.5 mm slice thickness
from the vertex to the lower border of C3 vertebrae and 2–5 mm
slice thickness from the lower border of C3 vertebrae to the upper
part of the femur (2–2.5 mm for younger children).
1 mm slice thickness at the base of skull is preferred for identifying
skull base foramina.
12. A planning CT scan co-registered to the latest diagnostic or planning
MRI may improve accuracy of identifying cranial nerve dural
sheaths.
A Fast Imaging Employing Steady-State Acquisition (FIESTA)
MRI sequence, which clearly demonstrates CSF extensions within
the dural reflections is ideally recommended.
13. Target delineation:
Since the entire CSF space is at risk of disease dissemination, the entire
arachnoid space is defined as the CTV.
CTVcranial:
An accurate delineation is established through the following three steps:
1. The inner table of the skull is outlined using bony window settings (suggested
CT Window/level: 1500–2000/300–350,).
2. Ensure that the cribriform plate (suggested CT window/ level: 3000/400), the
most inferior parts of the temporal lobes, and the whole pituitary fossa, which
contains CSF are included in the CTVcranial.
3. The CTVcranial is modified to include the extension of CSF within the dural
sheath of cranial nerves as defined.
14.
15.
16. Olfactory nerve fibres are encompassed
in the CTV while covering the
cribriform plate.
An MRI study by Janssens et al.showed
that CSF extends up to the posterior
aspect of the eyeball in all scans.
For this reason, the majority of expert
paediatric radiation oncologists are in
favour of including the whole optic
nerves in the CTV.
However the exact risk of isolated
recurrence after partial irradiation of
optic nerve is not known and would be
difficult to study.
17. The trigeminal nerve consists of sensory
and motor roots.
The sensory root expands to form the
trigeminal ganglion which is located in
the trigeminal cave lateral to the
cavernous sinus.
The ophthalmic and maxillary divisions
of the trigeminal nerve arise from
trigeminal ganglion and exit through the
superior orbital fissure and foramen
rotundum.
The motor root runs along the floor of
the trigeminal nerve and forms the
mandibular division which exit via the
foramen ovale.
The CSF within Meckel’s cave along
the trigeminal nerve is enclosed by the
medial part of the middle cranial fossa
CTV. CSF in Meckels cave adjacent to medial
site of temporal lobe
18. Noble et al. evaluated the CSF flow
beyond the inner table of skull into the
internal auditory meatus upto 16 mm
(with the facial and vestibulocochlear
nerves) , jugular foramen upto 11 mm
(the glossopharyngeal, vagal and
accessory nerves) and hypoglossal canal
(the hypoglossal nerve) using FIESTA
MRI.
CSF in the IAM (white arrows) lies in close contact with
the cochlea (white arrow head).
CSF flow in the jugular foramen JF (white arrows). Note
carotid lies in the pars vascularis of jugular foramen (arrow
head)
19. Janssens et al. showed that CSF
flow up to 10 mm has been
observed in the hypoglossal canal.
CSF in the hypoglossal canal (white
arrows)
20. In routine clinical practice, it may be difficult to obtain an
appropriate MRI to delineate CSF within the dural sheaths of cranial
nerves.
Hence a planning CT scan taken at a slice thickness of 1 mm along
the skull base may clearly show the bony anatomy of skull base
foramina and canals which can be outlined using bony windows on
the planning CT scan.
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22.
23.
24.
25. (A) The brain CTV (purple) without the skull base foramina.
(B) B and C: Sagittal (B) and coronal (C) projection of various skull base foramina. (D) Recommended
CTVcranial including CSF in ‘dural sheaths’.
26. CTV SPINAL
The CTVspinal should include
the entire subarachnoid space to
encompass the extensions along
the nerve root laterally.
CTVspinal including the entire
arachnoid space with nerve roots
(white arrows).
27.
28. The inferior limit of the
CTVspinal is best determined by
imaging the lower limit of the
thecal sac on the latest spinal
MRI.
This usually at the bottom of S1
vertebra but often it is extending
down to the bottom of S2 or
even further inferiorly.
(B) Lower level of CSF (white arrow)
on sagittal T2W MRI
(C) Lower limit of CTVspinal on planning
CT scan
29. Janssens et al., MRI did not
show any CSF around the
sacral nerve roots or in the
sacral nerve root canals and
these areas are therefore not
included in the CTVspinal.
Absence of CSF around sacral nerve roots
(white arrows). Note CSF within spinal
canal (arrow heads).
30. Organs at risk(OAR)
The OARs to be delineated for the CTVcranial include the eyeballs,
lens, cochlea and the parotid and submandibular salivary glands.
Adjacent to the CTVspinal, the OARs to include the larynx,
oesophagus, thyroid gland, breasts in females, lungs, heart, liver,
stomach, intestine, pancreas, kidneys and the gonads.
31. In growing children, partial vertebral irradiation leads to spinal
deformities.
Therefore, it is important to ensure uniform radiotherapy dose to the
vertebrae in the region of the CTVspinal in growing children to
avoid non-uniform growth cessation.
The parts of the vertebrae bearing growing plates (the body of the
vertebra, the posterior element and facet joints) should be enclosed
to a uniform minimum dose (18–20 Gy)
32. Planning target volume(PTV) and techniques
The PTV margin should be based on departmental data.
Most institutions add a 3–5 mm margin to CTVcranial and a 5–8
mm margin to CTVspinal.
A number of treatment techniques such as 3-D conformal, IMRT,
VMAT, Tomotherapy and proton therapy are used for CSI.
33. A recent comparison of different techniques of craniospinal
radiotherapy across 15 European centres showed that highly
conformal radiotherapy techniques have dosimetric advantages
compared with 3D-conformal radiotherapy and proton therapy often
leads to the lowest mean dose to OARs.
However, for most organs, ranges in mean doses were wide and
overlapping between techniques making it difficult to recommend
one radiotherapy technique over another.
34. SUMMARY
An accurate description of delineation of CTV for CSI using high precision
photon and proton therapies in children should help to promote
standardisation and uniformity of practice.
Potential risk of marginal recurrence when all the areas of arachnoid space
are not covered is not known but a uniform approach to delineation of
CTV would ensure consistency and quality of radiotherapy delivery.
35. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Patients may be treated either supine or prone with the neck in a neutral to
hyper-extended position.
In the supine position, patients are immobilised using a 3- or 5- point
thermoplastic cranial mask along with an individualised body vacuum
mattress with knee support.
A planning CT-scan is done with 1–3 mm slice thickness and ideally with a
1-mm slice thickness over the skull base.
36. Co-registration of the latest diagnostic or planning MRI scan, (FIESTA
sequence recommended) is useful for identification of CSF spaces.
The CTVcranial includes the whole brain within the inner table of the skull.
The CTVcranial should enclose the cribriform plates, most inferior part of
the temporal lobes, and the pituitary fossa.
The CTVcranial should encompass the dural cuffs of cranial nerves as they
pass through skull base foramina.
37. Ideally, the full lengths of optic nerves should be included in the
CTVcranial.
Any attempt to spare the cochlea by excluding CSF within the internal
auditory canal should be avoided.
The CTVspinal should include the entire subarachnoid space, including
nerve roots laterally.
The lower limit of the CTVspinal is at the lower limit of the thecal sac,
visible on the latest MRI-scan. There is no need to include the sacral root
canals in the CTVspinal.
38. The outlining of OARs, including the growing parts of vertebrae, is
important in minimising long-term side effects and comparing the efficacy
of different techniques of CSI.
OARs related to the CSI include the eye balls, lens, cochlea, the parotid
and submandibular glands for the CTVcranial and the larynx, oesophagus,
thyroid, breast in females, lungs, heart, liver, stomach, intestine, pancreas,
kidneys and the gonads for the CTVspinal.