title: Patient alignment device for cobalt-60 radiation therapy.
abstract: A technique has been described for fabrication of a radiation therapy stent that can help to stabilize the head when adjustable alignment devices are used to position a patient during radiation therapy. The technique can save time for the radiotherapist, enhance accuracy in treatment, increase patient comfort, and save the dentist time in stent fabrication.
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D004867:Equipment Design; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013165:Splints
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins