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View article: Effective spot size parameters for Acuros dose calculation algorithm using enhanced leaf modelling: Estimation based on small rectangular MLC fields
Effective spot size parameters for Acuros dose calculation algorithm using enhanced leaf modelling: Estimation based on small rectangular MLC fields Open
Background and Purpose Small field dosimetry plays a critical role in stereotactic radiotherapy, particularly for elongated fields shaped by multileaf collimators (MLCs). This study aims to optimize the Effective Spot Size (ESS) parameters…
View article: Small elongated MLC fields: Novel equivalent square field formula and output factors
Small elongated MLC fields: Novel equivalent square field formula and output factors Open
Purpose This study evaluates different approaches for estimating the equivalent square field size (ESF) to derive the Output Correction Factors (OCF) according to the IAEA TRS‐483 protocol, for small fields, focusing on rectangular fields …
View article: THE EXPERIENCE OF ONLINE JOURNAL CLUB OF THE AIFM-SBRT WORKING GROUP
THE EXPERIENCE OF ONLINE JOURNAL CLUB OF THE AIFM-SBRT WORKING GROUP Open
View article: A Highly Versatile X-ray and Electron Beam Diamond Dosimeter for Radiation Therapy and Protection
A Highly Versatile X-ray and Electron Beam Diamond Dosimeter for Radiation Therapy and Protection Open
Radiotherapy is now recognized as a pillar in the fight against cancer. Two different types are currently used in clinical practice: (1) external beam radiotherapy, using high-energy X-rays or electron beams, both in the MeV-range, and (2)…
View article: Diamond-based Detection Systems for Accurate Pulsed X-rays Diagnostics in Radiotherapy
Diamond-based Detection Systems for Accurate Pulsed X-rays Diagnostics in Radiotherapy Open
The widespread diffusion of precision radiotherapy techniques, geared toward the release of larger dose gradients in shorter time frames, is leading to new challenges in dosimetry. Accurate dose measurements are essential to check for beam…
View article: A Diamond-Based Dose-per-Pulse X-ray Detector for Radiation Therapy
A Diamond-Based Dose-per-Pulse X-ray Detector for Radiation Therapy Open
One of the goals of modern dynamic radiotherapy treatments is to deliver high-dose values in the shortest irradiation time possible. In such a context, fast X-ray detectors and reliable front-end readout electronics for beam diagnostics ar…
View article: Dataset related to article "Postmastectomy radiation therapy using VMAT technique for breast cancer patients with expander reconstruction."
Dataset related to article "Postmastectomy radiation therapy using VMAT technique for breast cancer patients with expander reconstruction." Open
Postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) following immediate breast reconstruction is increasingly adopted in the management of breast cancer patients. We retrospectively evaluate the complication rates of PMRT using VMAT technique to immediate …
View article: Dataset related to article "Postmastectomy radiation therapy using VMAT technique for breast cancer patients with expander reconstruction."
Dataset related to article "Postmastectomy radiation therapy using VMAT technique for breast cancer patients with expander reconstruction." Open
Postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) following immediate breast reconstruction is increasingly adopted in the management of breast cancer patients. We retrospectively evaluate the complication rates of PMRT using VMAT technique to immediate …
View article: Dataset related to article "Computed tomography based radiomic signature as predictive of survival and local control after stereotactic body radiation therapy in pancreatic carcinoma"
Dataset related to article "Computed tomography based radiomic signature as predictive of survival and local control after stereotactic body radiation therapy in pancreatic carcinoma" Open
PURPOSE: To appraise the ability of a radiomics signature to predict clinical outcome after stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for pancreas carcinoma. METHODS: A cohort of 100 patients was included in this retrospective, single ins…
View article: Dataset related to article "Computed tomography based radiomic signature as predictive of survival and local control after stereotactic body radiation therapy in pancreatic carcinoma"
Dataset related to article "Computed tomography based radiomic signature as predictive of survival and local control after stereotactic body radiation therapy in pancreatic carcinoma" Open
PURPOSE: To appraise the ability of a radiomics signature to predict clinical outcome after stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for pancreas carcinoma. METHODS: A cohort of 100 patients was included in this retrospective, single ins…
View article: MLC parameters from static fields to VMAT plans: an evaluation in a RT-dedicated MC environment (PRIMO)
MLC parameters from static fields to VMAT plans: an evaluation in a RT-dedicated MC environment (PRIMO) Open
Background PRIMO is a graphical environment based on PENELOPE Monte Carlo (MC) simulation of radiotherapy beams able to compute dose distribution in patients, from plans with different techniques. The dosimetric characteristics of an HD-12…
View article: RapidPlan knowledge based planning: iterative learning process and model ability to steer planning strategies
RapidPlan knowledge based planning: iterative learning process and model ability to steer planning strategies Open
Purpose To determine if the performance of a knowledge based RapidPlan (RP) planning model could be improved with an iterative learning process, i.e. if plans generated by an RP model could be used as new input to re-train the model and ac…
View article: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Short Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache Attacks with Conjunctival Injection and Tearing (SUNCT) Syndrome: Targeting the Trigeminal Nerve and the Sphenopalatine Ganglion. Case Report and Literature Review
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Short Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache Attacks with Conjunctival Injection and Tearing (SUNCT) Syndrome: Targeting the Trigeminal Nerve and the Sphenopalatine Ganglion. Case Report and Literature Review Open
View article: Dataset related to article "Critical Appraisal of the Risk of Secondary Cancer Induction From Breast Radiation Therapy With Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Relative to 3D Conformal Therapy"
Dataset related to article "Critical Appraisal of the Risk of Secondary Cancer Induction From Breast Radiation Therapy With Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Relative to 3D Conformal Therapy" Open
This record contains raw data related to article "Critical Appraisal of the Risk of Secondary Cancer Induction From Breast Radiation Therapy With Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Relative to 3D Conformal Therapy" PURPOSE: To evaluate the e…
View article: Dataset related to article "Critical Appraisal of the Risk of Secondary Cancer Induction From Breast Radiation Therapy With Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Relative to 3D Conformal Therapy"
Dataset related to article "Critical Appraisal of the Risk of Secondary Cancer Induction From Breast Radiation Therapy With Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Relative to 3D Conformal Therapy" Open
This record contains raw data related to article "Critical Appraisal of the Risk of Secondary Cancer Induction From Breast Radiation Therapy With Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Relative to 3D Conformal Therapy" PURPOSE: To evaluate the e…
View article: Dataset related to article "Evaluation of target dose inhomogeneity in breast cancer treatment due to tissue elemental differences"
Dataset related to article "Evaluation of target dose inhomogeneity in breast cancer treatment due to tissue elemental differences" Open
This record contains raw data related to article "Evaluation of target dose inhomogeneity in breast cancer treatment due to tissue elemental differences" BACKGROUND: Monte Carlo simulations were run to estimate the dose variations generate…
View article: Dataset related to article "Evaluation of target dose inhomogeneity in breast cancer treatment due to tissue elemental differences"
Dataset related to article "Evaluation of target dose inhomogeneity in breast cancer treatment due to tissue elemental differences" Open
This record contains raw data related to article "Evaluation of target dose inhomogeneity in breast cancer treatment due to tissue elemental differences" BACKGROUND: Monte Carlo simulations were run to estimate the dose variations generate…
View article: EP-1457 Moderate hypofractionation and SIB with volumetric modulated arc therapy (RapidArc) for anal cancer
EP-1457 Moderate hypofractionation and SIB with volumetric modulated arc therapy (RapidArc) for anal cancer Open
View article: PO-0936 To be or not to be homogeneous in SBRT plans? a systematic multi-planning study
PO-0936 To be or not to be homogeneous in SBRT plans? a systematic multi-planning study Open
View article: PO-0955 Radiomics signature as predictors of survival and local control after pancreatic carcinoma SBRT
PO-0955 Radiomics signature as predictors of survival and local control after pancreatic carcinoma SBRT Open
View article: EP-1282 Postmastectomy radiation therapy using VMAT for breast cancer patients with expander reconstructions
EP-1282 Postmastectomy radiation therapy using VMAT for breast cancer patients with expander reconstructions Open
View article: Computed tomography based radiomic signature as predictive of survival and local control after stereotactic body radiation therapy in pancreatic carcinoma
Computed tomography based radiomic signature as predictive of survival and local control after stereotactic body radiation therapy in pancreatic carcinoma Open
A CT based radiomic signature was identified which correlate with OS and LC after SBRT and allowed to identify low and high-risk groups of patients.
View article: Collimator scatter factor: Monte Carlo and in-air measurements approaches
Collimator scatter factor: Monte Carlo and in-air measurements approaches Open
A better understanding of the beam characteristics inside a virtual mini-phantom through the analysis of depth dose curves, showed the critical points of using the acrylic build-up cap, and suggested the use of the mini-phantom for the col…
View article: Evaluation of target dose inhomogeneity in breast cancer treatment due to tissue elemental differences
Evaluation of target dose inhomogeneity in breast cancer treatment due to tissue elemental differences Open
View article: EP-1730: Small field dosimetry by the PTW microDiamond: multicenter experimental study and MC simulations
EP-1730: Small field dosimetry by the PTW microDiamond: multicenter experimental study and MC simulations Open
View article: EP-1839: Evaluation of a radiotherapy-dedicated Monte Carlo environment in clinical VMAT plans
EP-1839: Evaluation of a radiotherapy-dedicated Monte Carlo environment in clinical VMAT plans Open
View article: EP-1934: Target dose inhomogeneity evaluation in breast cancer due to tissue differences
EP-1934: Target dose inhomogeneity evaluation in breast cancer due to tissue differences Open
View article: PO-0898: Second cancer induction risk from breast radiotherapy with VMAT and 3D conformal therapy
PO-0898: Second cancer induction risk from breast radiotherapy with VMAT and 3D conformal therapy Open
View article: EP-1967: VMAT technique on left sided breast focusing on the dose to the heart
EP-1967: VMAT technique on left sided breast focusing on the dose to the heart Open
View article: On the <scp>gEUD</scp> biological optimization objective for organs at risk in Photon Optimizer of Eclipse treatment planning system
On the <span>gEUD</span> biological optimization objective for organs at risk in Photon Optimizer of Eclipse treatment planning system Open
Inverse planning optimization using biologically based objectives is becoming part of the intensity modulated optimization process. The performances and efficacy of the biologically based gEUD (generalized Equivalent Uniform Dose) objectiv…