Alopecia associated with unexpected leakage from electron cone.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
; 16(6): 1637-41, 1989 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-2722601
ABSTRACT
Excessive irradiation due to unexpected leakage was found on a patient receiving electron beam therapy. The cause of this leakage was analyzed and the amount of leakage was measured for different electron beam energies. The highest leakage occurred with a 6 x 6 cm cone using a 12 MeV electron beam. The leakage dose measured along the side of the cone could be as great as 40%. Until the cones are modified or redesigned, it is advised that all patient setups be carefully reviewed to assure that no significant patient areas are in the side scatter region.
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Assunto principal:
Aceleradores de Partículas
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Radioterapia
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Elétrons
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Alopecia
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
Ano de publicação:
1989
Tipo de documento:
Article