Définition CISMeF : Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a novel radiation technique, which can
achieve highly conformal dose distributions with improved target volume coverage and
sparing of normal tissues compared with conventional radiotherapy techniques. VMAT
also has the potential to offer additional advantages, such as reduced treatment delivery
time compared with conventional static field intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).;
UMLS semantic type : T061 - Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure;
Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a novel radiation technique, which can
achieve highly conformal dose distributions with improved target volume coverage and
sparing of normal tissues compared with conventional radiotherapy techniques. VMAT
also has the potential to offer additional advantages, such as reduced treatment delivery
time compared with conventional static field intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).