Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), also known as Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) , is a highly focused radiation treatment that gives an intense dose of radiation concentrated on a Tumour , while limiting the dose to the surrounding organs.
Description
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy ( SABR), also known as Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), is a highly focused radiation treatment that gives an intense dose of radiation concentrated on a Tumour, while limiting the dose to the surrounding organs.
Also Known As
This NHS Business Definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) |
| Short name | SABR |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Attribute | ABLATIVE THERAPY TYPE | references in description Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | ABLATIVE THERAPY TYPE | references in description Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy |