Three-dimensional treatment planning for conformation therapy of a bronchial carcinoma.
Three-dimensional (3-D) radiotherapy planning is applied for the conformation therapy of a bronchial carcinoma. The treatment technique, using dynamically controlled shielding blocks, and the treatment planning procedure are described. The method has now been in clinical routine since 4 years; problems with the patient's positioning are discussed.
Hodapp
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Abteilung Strahlentherapie, Universitätsklinikum, Freiburg, F.R.G.
Boesecke
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Schlegel
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Bruggmoser
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Wannenmacher
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D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000295:instrumentation; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed