MRI commissioning of 1.5T MR-linac systems - a multi-institutional study.

CONCLUSION: Our results highlight the importance of dedicated hybrid commissioning tests and the ability to compare the machines between institutes at this very early stage of clinical introduction. Until formal guidelines and tolerances are defined the tests described in this study may be used as a practical guideline. Moreover, the multi-center results provide initial bench mark data for future MR-linac installations.
PMID: 30825959 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - February 28, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Tijssen RHN, Philippens MEP, Paulson ES, Glitzner M, Chugh B, Wetscherek A, Dubec M, Wang J, van der Heide UA Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research