A surface-conforming flexible collimator for improving electron radiotherapy

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Authors

Parker New · The University of Texas at San Antonio

Holly Paschal · The University of Texas at San Antonio

Nema Bassiri · The University of Texas at San Antonio

Karl Rasmussen · The University of Texas at San Antonio

N Papanikolaou · The University of Texas at San Antonio

Neil Kirby · The University of Texas at San Antonio

Abstract

The prototype shows significant improvement in penumbra compared to conventional collimation. The system aims to serve as a replacement for current skin collimation techniques and could be used with Cerrobend applicators for additional surface blocking.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry Radiation Effects and Dosimetry

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Physics in Medicine and Biology

DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ae59e9

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