[Helical tomotherapy: description and clinical applications].
Helical tomotherapy is an innovative device combining with the same linac on board-imaging and IMRT facilities. The first national French evaluations, supported by National Institut of Cancer (INCa) are presented. Dosimetric characteristics as quality of homogeneity, cut-off outside target volumes allow IMRT treatments for large and complex volumes and a good organ at risk sparing. First comparative dosimetric studies are discussed.
Université Victor-Segalen Bordeaux-II, Département de radiothérapie, Institut Bergonié, France. dejean@bergonie.org
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Dejean
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Kantor
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Henriques de Figueiredo
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Lisbona
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Mahé
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Mervoyer
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Zefkili
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Yassa
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Giraud
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