Comprehensive Study of Parameters for Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) Treatment Planning
Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a rotational IMRT technique that uses a radiotherapy linear accelerator gantry with a dynamic MLC, variable dose rate, and variable gantry speed. These new degrees of freedom of VMAT delivery introduced complexities for treatment planning, and Pinnacle3 Sma...
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LSU
2010
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| Online Access: | http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-10052010-220858/ |