Comparison of three methods of calculation, experimental and monte carlo simulation in investigation of organ doses (thyroid, sternum, cervical vertebra) in radioiodine therapy

Radioiodine therapy is an effective method for treating thyroid cancer carcinoma, but it has some affects on normal tissues, hence dosimetry of vital organs is important to weigh the risks and benefits of this method. The aim of this study is to measure the absorbed doses of important organs by Mont...

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Main Authors: Daryoush Shahbazi-Gahrouei, Saba Ayat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Signals and Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.jmss.mui.ac.ir/article.asp?issn=2228-7477;year=2012;volume=2;issue=3;spage=149;epage=152;aulast=Shahbazi-Gahrouei