A simple technique for an accurate shielding of the lungs during total body irradiation

Autor: Mekdash, Hana, Shahine, Bilal, Jalbout, Wassim, Chehab, Chirine, Abdel Khalek, Helena, Youssef, Bassem
Zdroj: Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology; September-December 2017, Vol. 3 Issue: 1 p13-18, 6p
Abstrakt: •A total body irradiation technique based on CT simulation was newly introduced.•This technique succeeded in reducing the length of the overall treatment session.•This new technique reduced patient discomfort while ensuring accurate shielding of the lungs.
Databáze: Supplemental Index