Dosimetric comparison of conformal technique (3D) with volumetric modulated arc therapy with respect to doses obtained in the temporal lobe area in patients irradiated for brain meningioma.

Aim: The aim of the analysis was to compare doses obtained for temporal lobes in patients being irradiated for meningiomas of the brain using the conformal technique and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). We try to answer the question whether the application of VMAT would lead to higher doses within temporal lobes.

Background: In recent years a significant increase in the detection of meningiomas and effectiveness of treatment has been observed.