Computer dosimetry based on pelvic simulation.
A technique is described which shows a good correlation between computer dose rates based on a simulated pelvic irradiation system and dose rates measured in patients using a probe monitor. With radiation sources in position, the system described permits a rapid check of computer dosimetry output in a clinical situation. As a dual dose monitor system greater confidence in the accuracy of implant dose distribution is possible.
D003201:Computers; D006801:Humans; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods