A simple technique for fabrication of transmission block for concomitant treatment of bilateral anterior inguinal lymphatics and pelvic/perineal structures.
The efficacy of transmission block technique with contiguous photon irradiation of inguinal as well as pelvic and perineal structures has been reported in literature. In this paper, a simple and accurate method for the proper fabrication of transmission block has been described and also demonstrated to be effective and useful. The procedures for a precise geometrical alignment and dose verification are also detailed.
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Division of Radiation Oncology, Allegheny General Hospital, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh 19212, USA.
Johnson
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Gosselin
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Habovick
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Wyzkoski
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Kalnicki
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Chen
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D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005834:Genital Neoplasms, Male / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum / Q000528:radiation effects; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000379:methods; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*