Transmission block to simplify combined pelvic and inguinal radiation therapy. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • A homogeneous dose distribution of radiation to inguinal lymph nodes and deep pelvic structures can be achieved with use of a transmission block over the central portion of a large anterior pelvic-inguinal portal, together with a smaller posterior field. This relatively simple technique permits individualization of isodose distributions and eliminates the problems of matching abutting portals. Reproducibility of daily setup and optimization of machine utilization are both improved.

publication date

  • August 1, 1987

Research

keywords

  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Pelvic Neoplasms
  • Radiotherapy
  • Technology, Radiologic

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0023236860

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1148/radiology.164.2.3602407

PubMed ID

  • 3602407

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 164

issue

  • 2