Development of an HDR‐BT QA tool for source position verification

Purpose This study aimed to develop a high‐dose‐rate brachytherapy (HDR‐BT) quality assurance (QA) tool for verification of source positions, and to report on its effectiveness. Methods We fabricated a cuboid phantom measuring 30 × 30×3 cm3 with spaces to embed Fletcher‐Williamson tandem and ovoid a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of applied clinical medical physics 2020-12, Vol.21 (12), p.84-89
Hauptverfasser:	Kumazaki, Yu, Hirai, Ryuta, Igari, Mitsunobu, Kobayashi, Nao, Okazaki, Shohei, Abe, Takanori, Tamaki, Tomoaki, Noda, Shin‐ei, Kato, Shingo
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	applicator modeling applicator offset Automation Catheters Dosimetry HDR Oncology QA phantom Radiation Oncology Physics Radiation therapy Software source position Tumors
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