title: GYN implant orthogonal film holder.
abstract: An orthogonal film holder has been developed for the use of implants in the O.R. This film holder provides both AP and lateral films that are truly 90 degrees apart from each other. Placement of the GYN applicators must be checked before completion of the procedure. Traditionally, orthogonal films have been used for positioning and for the dose calculations. Therefore it is critical to have good quality radiographs. The AP film holder is placed beneath the patient and the lateral film holder slides into the side of the AP film holder, providing accurate placement and reproducibility in relation to each other. After the films have been approved, the lateral film holder bolts on top of the AP film holder. The system then looks like a briefcase and has a carrying handle for easy transportation and storage. This newly designed system has been used successfully and has proved its ease of use and accuracy.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University, Arthur James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbus 43210.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Spanos
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Lindberg
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D014962:X-Ray Film