Adaptation of a relocatable head frame for stereotactic radiotherapy.
An important role of the maxillofacial prosthodontist is to support the radiotherapist in the administration of therapy. For example, a device can be made that properly and repeatedly positions the patient for each radiation treatment. This article describes a procedure for adapting a relocatable head frame to be used during stereotactic radiotherapy, a treatment modality for malignant intracranial tumors.
Mathews
M F
MF
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas, USA.
Smith
R M
RM
D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000295:instrumentation