MR Imaging in Gynecologic Brachytherapy.

Magnetic resonance-based image-guided adaptive brachytherapy is gaining popularity in the United States in the setting of gynecologic malignancies. This technique improves local control, increases overall survival, and minimizes toxicity to the adjacent organs at risk. The purpose of this article is to familiarize radiologists with image-guided adaptive brachytherapy by describing its history, detailing MR imaging techniques, describing treatment considerations, and reviewing image interpretation.