Vol 3, No 1 (1998)
Original papers
Published online: 1998-01-01
Effectiveness of „mobile” and stationary X-ray units and computed tomography in brachytherapy treatment planning
DOI: 10.1016/S1507-1367(98)70159-2
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 1998;3(1):9-12.
Abstract
CT, mobile and stationary x-ray cameras were used with the aim of comparing the source localization effectiveness in brachytherapy planning. Properties of orthogonal X-ray pictures were discussed and their impact on dose planning in brachytherapy was evaluated.
Differences between doses calculated for applicator positions localized by stationary and „mobile” X-ray units ranged between 6% and 11% in the rectum and 10% in the bladder, respectively.
Keywords: brachytherapysource localizationdose computing