Clinical considerations of Monte Carlo for electron radiotherapy treatment planning

被引：46

作者：

Faddegon, B ^{[1
]}

Balogh, J ^{[1
]}

Mackenzie, R ^{[1
]}

Scora, D ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Toronto Sunnybrook Reg Canc Ctr, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada

来源：

RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY | 1998年 / 53卷 / 03期

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D O I：

10.1016/S0969-806X(98)00103-0

中图分类号：

O64 [物理化学（理论化学）、化学物理学];

学科分类号：

070304 ; 081704 ;

摘要：

Technical requirements for Monte Carlo based electron radiotherapy treatment planning are outlined. The targeted overall accuracy for estimate of the delivered dose is the least restrictive of 5% in dose, 5 mm in isodose position. A system based on EGS4 and capable of achieving this accuracy is described. Experience gained in system design and commissioning is summarized. The key obstacle to widespread clinical use of Monte Carlo is lack of clinically acceptable measurement based methodology for accurate commissioning. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：217 / 227

页数：11

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