Generating a Homogeneous Dose Distribution in the Junction Region between Two Adjacent Fields in Electron Beam Therapy
Introduction: Treatment with megavoltage electron beams is ideal for irradiating superficial tumors because of their limited range in tissues. However, for electron treatment of extended areas, such as the chest wall, two or more adjacent fields can be used. Abutment of these fields may lead to sign...
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| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2010-09-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Medical Physics |
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| Online Access: | http://ijmp.mums.ac.ir/article_7251_d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e.pdf |