Monte Carlo simulations and phantom validation of low-dose radiotherapy to the lungs using an interventional radiology C-arm fluoroscope

•kV x-rays can deliver an effective low-dose radiotherapy to a COVID-19 patient.•Suitable field arrangements result in a homogeneous dose distribution to the lungs.•kV x-rays low-dose radiotherapy could be a treatment option until vaccines reach those regions.•Low-income countries could benefit from...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physica medica 2022-02, Vol.94, p.24-34
Hauptverfasser:	Roa, D., Leon, S., Paucar, O., Gonzales, A., Schwarz, B., Olguin, E., Moskvin, V., Alva-Sanchez, M., Glassell, M., Correa, N., Moyses, H., Shankar, A., Hamrick, B., Sarria, G.R., Li, B., Tajima, T., Necas, A., Guzman, C., Challco, R., Montoya, M., Meza, Z., Zapata, M., Marquez, F., Neira, R., Vilca, W., Mendez, J., Hernandez, J.
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Fluoroscopes Fluoroscopy Kilovoltage x-rays Low dose Lung - diagnostic imaging Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Method Phantoms, Imaging Pneumonia Radiology, Interventional Radiometry Radiotherapy Radiotherapy Dosage Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
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