Dosimetric Effects of Head and Neck Immobilization Devices on Multi-field Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Conclusion: The attenuation and bolus effects of the head and neck immobilization device reduce dose coverage rate and average dose of the planning target volumes in nasopharyngeal carcinoma and lead to an increase in the skin dose. During treatment planning and dose calculation, the immobilization device should be included within body contour to account for the dose attenuation and skin dose increment.
Source: Journal of Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Li Chen, Ying-Lin Peng, Shi-Yong Gu, Hui Shen, Dan-Dan Zhang, Wen-Zhao Sun, Jian-Hua Wu, Xiao-Wu Deng Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
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