Novel rotatable tabletop for total-body irradiation using a linac-based VMAT technique

Novel rotatable tabletop for total-body irradiation using a linac-based VMAT technique

Abstract Background Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) techniques have recently been implemented in clinical practice for total-body irradiation (TBI). To date, most techniques still use special couches, translational tables, or other self-made immobilization devices for dose delivery. Aim of t...

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Main Authors: Christoph Losert, Roel Shpani, Robert Kießling, Philipp Freislederer, Minglun Li, Franziska Walter, Maximilian Niyazi, Michael Reiner, Claus Belka, Stefanie Corradini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Total body irradiation
Total marrow irradiation
Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)
Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
Leukemia
Tabletop
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-019-1445-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-019-1445-3

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