Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
- Volume 25 Issue 2
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- Pages.85-91
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- 2008
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- 2799-8010(eISSN)
Quality Assurance in Intensity Modulated Radiation Theray
세기조절방사선치료의 정도관리
- Kim, Sung-Kyu (Department of Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University)
- 김성규 (영남대학교 의과대학 방사선종양학교실)
- Published : 2008.12.30
Abstract
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is believed to be one of the best radiation treatment techniques. IMRT is able to deliver fatal doses of radiation to the tumor region with minimal exposure of critical organs. It is essential to have a comprehensive quality assurance program to assure precision and accuracy in treatment, due to the character of IMRT. We applied quality assurance technique to the Eclipse treatment planning system and sought to determine its effectiveness in patient treatment planning. An acrylic phantom, film, and an ionization chamber were used in this study.