From particle accelerator to radiosurgery.
This chapter outlines the requirements for machines that could perform radiosurgery. It also outlines the characteristics of the narrow beams used for this method. The reasons for limiting human treatments to the pituitary fossa are justified. The experiments, the results of which determined what was possible clinically, are outlined. The two methods of delivery of focused radiation are discussed: Bragg peak and beam crossover.
Jeremy C
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Ganz
D000818:Animals; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009462:Neurology / Q000266:history*; D010315:Particle Accelerators / Q000266:history*; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000266:history*
animal experiments; beam characteristics; clinical indications; radiosurgery technical requirements; techniques of radiosurgery