Minimal mask immobilization with optical surface guidance for head and neck radiotherapy

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Bo Zhao · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Genevieve Maquilan · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Steve Jiang · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

David L. Schwartz · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Abstract

These pilot results confirm feasibility of minimal mask immobilization combined with commercially available optical image guidance. Patient acceptance of minimal mask immobilization has been encouraging. Follow-up validation, with direct comparison to standard mask immobilization, appears warranted.

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Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry Management of metastatic bone disease

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Published in: Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics

Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 17-24

DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12211

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Minimal mask immobilization with optical surface guidance for head and neck radiotherapy

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