Optical Surface Scanning for Patient Positioning in Radiation Therapy: A Prospective Analysis of 1902 Fractions

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Ganter Carl · LMU Klinikum

D. Reitz · LMU Klinikum

Stephan Schönecker · LMU Klinikum

Montserrat Pazos · LMU Klinikum

P. Freislederer · LMU Klinikum

Michael Reiner · LMU Klinikum

Filippo Alongi · Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria

Abstract

The optical surface scanner Catalyst HD is a reliable and feasible patient positioning system without any additional radiation exposure. From the head to the thoracic and abdominal region, a decrease in accuracy was observed within a comparable range for Catalyst and laser-assisted positioning.

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Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

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Published in: Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment

Volume 17, pp. 1533033818806002-1533033818806002

DOI: 10.1177/1533033818806002

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Optical Surface Scanning for Patient Positioning in Radiation Therapy: A Prospective Analysis of 1902 Fractions

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