Treatment planning of oblique wedge fields comparing enhanced dynamic wedge and standard 60 degree wedge for parotid type treatments.
The "standard" treatment planning for a parotid or similar treatment volume utilizes wedge field technique. This technique can be accomplished by using two beams on the same side of the patient with the heels of the wedges adjacent. This technique can also be accomplished by using standard or enhanced dynamic wedges. Advantages vs. disadvantages of enhanced dynamic wedged fields will be discussed in this paper.
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University of Utah Health Science Center, Salt Lake City 84132, USA.
D006801:Humans; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted