Objective: To quantify the impact of neuroradiologist presence on head and neck cancer (HNC) radiotherapy peer review (PR) changes.
Methods: Prospective data were collected from HNC radiotherapy PR meetings; major, minor, and organ at risk (OAR) changes recorded. Differences in changes made with a neuroradiologist present were determined. χ tests of statistical significance were performed. Multivariate logistic regression identified potential predictors of changes.
Results: Prospective PR was performed in 125/160 (78%) patients undergoing radical (chemo)radiotherapy for HNC between October 2018 and September 2019. Full PR documentation was available for 120/160 meetings (75%), with a neuroradiologist present in 53/120 (44%). Overall, 51/120 (42.5%) had changes made to target volumes or OARs. When a neuroradiologist was present, 29/53 (55%) of plans had changes made, compared to 22/67 (33%) in their absence. On multivariate analysis, neuroradiologist presence significantly influenced any changes made during the PR meetings (OR 2.59; 95% CI 1.05-6.43; = 0.039).
Conclusion: Neuroradiologist presence at PR meetings significantly influences changes made to HNC contouring, likely improving consistency and enhancing quality assurance.
Advances In Knowledge: This is the first published UK series demonstrating that a collaborative approach between radiology and oncology in PR meetings is significant in leading to contour changes for HNC.
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