Implementation of IMRT in the radiotherapy department.
Br J Radiol
; 76(912): 850-6, 2003 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-14711771
ABSTRACT
This paper describes the implementation of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in a radiotherapy department. When preparing to set-up an IMRT programme, it is important to review departmental protocols with regard to immobilization, CT planning, treatment planning and verification. Any additional quality assurance steps also need to be fully understood. A new IMRT programme is most likely to be successful if it builds on established clinical experience with three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (CRT). Training of radiographers, clinicians and physicists is critical, and both team-work and communication are vital to ensure a smooth transition from 3DCRT to IMRT delivery in the clinic.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Serviço Hospitalar de Radiologia
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Radioterapia Conformacional
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Radiol
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido