High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Treatment Delivery
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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Treatment Delivery
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Author : AAPM Radiation Therapy Committee. Task Group 59
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Treatment Delivery written by AAPM Radiation Therapy Committee. Task Group 59 and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with categories.
Achieving Quality In Brachytherapy
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Author : B.R. Thomadsen
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 1999-01-01
Achieving Quality In Brachytherapy written by B.R. Thomadsen and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-01 with Science categories.
Achieving Quality in Brachytherapy addresses the main issues that often prevent correct delivery of brachytherapy treatment. The book explains how to set up a functional quality assurance program in brachytherapy and covers all the steps needed to undertake particular treatment plans, from the initial planning required to the detailed specification. It highlights the importance of planning as a means of controlling and dealing with errors during the treatment process and advises on what to check and how to check during treatment to ensure effective quality assurance. This comprehensive reference is ideal for professionals working in brachytherapy, physics, and radiation oncology, and serves as an introduction for trainees with an undergraduate degree in medical physics or clinical radiation oncology.
Brachytherapy
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Author : Phillip M. Devlin
language : en
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Release Date : 2007
Brachytherapy written by Phillip M. Devlin and has been published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Medical categories.
Written by the foremost experts in the field, this volume is a comprehensive text and practical reference on contemporary brachytherapy. The book provides detailed, site-specific information on applications and techniques of brachytherapy in the head and neck, central nervous system, breast, thorax, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary tract, as well as on gynecologic brachytherapy, low dose rate and high dose rate sarcoma brachytherapy, vascular brachytherapy, and pediatric applications. The book thoroughly describes and compares the four major techniques used in brachytherapy—intracavity, interstitial, surface-dose or mold therapy, and transluminal. Chapters detail particular techniques that are appropriate in specific clinical situations.
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
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Author : Subir Nag
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Release Date : 1994-01-01
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy written by Subir Nag and has been published by Wiley-Blackwell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01-01 with Medical categories.
HDR brachytherapy will be in the forefront of radiation oncology in the coming decades. This is the first textbook that offers the much needed information necessary to use this treatment modality. It begins with a discussion of the physics and radiobiology of HDR bracytherapy and continues with its application for specific body sites. Brachytherapy nursing and intraoperative HDR are also discussed
Handbook Of Image Guided Brachytherapy
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Author : Jyoti Mayadev
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-03-21
Handbook Of Image Guided Brachytherapy written by Jyoti Mayadev and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-21 with Medical categories.
This handbook provides a clinically relevant, succinct, and comprehensive overview of image-guided brachytherapy. Throughout the last decade, the utility of image guidance in brachytherapy has increased to enhance procedural development, treatment planning, and radiation delivery in an effort to optimize safety and clinical outcomes. Organized into two parts, the book discusses physics and radiobiology principles of brachytherapy as well as clinical applications of image-guided brachytherapy for various disease sites (central nervous system, eye, head and neck, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, sarcoma, and skin). It also describes the incorporation of imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound into brachytherapy procedures and planning. Featuring procedural and anesthesia care, extensive images, contouring examples, treatment planning techniques, and dosimetry for the comprehensive treatment for each disease site, Handbook of Image-Guided Brachytherapy is a valuable resource for practicing radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, residents, and medical students.
Patient Specific Quality Assurance Tool For High Dose Rate Brachytherapy For Rectal Cancer Patients
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Author : Saeid Asgharizadeh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Patient Specific Quality Assurance Tool For High Dose Rate Brachytherapy For Rectal Cancer Patients written by Saeid Asgharizadeh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with categories.
"In radiation therapy, accurate dose determination and precise dose delivery to the tumour are directly associated with better treatment outcomes in terms of higher tumour control and lower post radiation therapy complications. In the past, film dosimetry was developed into a powerful tool for external beam radiotherapy treatment verification and quality assurance. The objective of this thesis was the development and clinical application of the EBT-3GafChromicTMfilm model patient specific based quality assurance (QA) procedures in brachytherapy. The lack of clinical measurements and patient specific QA procedures (similar to that in intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) delivery) in high dose rate brachytherapy (HDRBT) were the motivation to improve both the QA program of delivery and patient safety during brachytherapy procedures.Patient specific QA tools for pre-operative brachytherapy in rectal cancer developed in this thesis use a radiochromic film dosimetry system together with gamma function evaluation method to compare calculated and measured dose distributions. We also created a dedicated phantom for a brachytherapy applicator used for treatment of rectal cancer patients, which enabled us to compare calculated dose distributions to measured ones in high and low dose gradient regions. Starting from the same passing criteria used for external IMRT QA (3%, 3 mm), passing criteria for high and low dose regions were subsequently discussed. Finally, we investigated the QA system's sensitivity to source positional errors by introducing intentional and controlled mistakes on selected patient plans.Results presented in this thesis demonstrated that radiochromic film dosimetry based QA for brachytherapy can be used not only for patient specific quality assurance, but as a part of the commissioning process and periodic QA as well." --
Icrp Publication 97
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Author : ICRP,
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications Limited
Release Date : 2006-03-01
Icrp Publication 97 written by ICRP, and has been published by SAGE Publications Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-01 with Science categories.
High-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is a rapidly growing technique that has been replacing low-dose-rate (LDR) procedures over the last few years in both industrialised and developing countries. It is estimated that about 500,000 procedures (administrations of treatment) are performed by HDR units annually. LDR equipment has been discontinued by many manufacturers over the last few years, leaving HDR brachytherapy as the major alternative. HDR brachytherapy techniques deliver a very high dose, of the order of 1.6–5.0 Gy/min, so mistakes can lead to under- or over dosage with the potential for clinical adverse effects. More than 500 HDR accidents (including one death) have been reported along the entire chain of procedures from source packing to delivery of dose. Human error has been the prime cause of radiation events. In the present report, the International Commission on Radiological Protection concludes that many accidents could have been prevented if staff had had functional monitoring equipment and paid attention to the results. Since iridium has a relatively short half-life, the HDR sources need to be replaced approximately every 4 months. Over 10,000 HDR sources are transported annually, with the resultant potential for accidents; therefore, appropriate procedures and regulations must be observed. A number of specific recommendations on procedures and equipment are given in this report. The need for an emergency plan and for practising emergency procedures is stressed. The possibility of loss or theft of sources must be kept in mind.
Radiotherapy In Practice Brachytherapy
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Author : Peter Hoskin
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-01-27
Radiotherapy In Practice Brachytherapy written by Peter Hoskin and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-27 with Medical categories.
This book provides practical guidance on the use of brachytherapy. Each chapter gives the reader a solid background in the physics and dosimetry of the technique, followed by practical information on its use in common disease sites.
Emerging Technologies In Brachytherapy
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Author : William Y. Song
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2017-05-19
Emerging Technologies In Brachytherapy written by William Y. Song and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-19 with Medical categories.
Brachytherapy is continuously advancing. Years of accumulated experience have led to clinical evidence of its benefit in numerous clinical sites such as gynecological, prostate, breast, rectum, ocular, and many other cancers. Brachytherapy continues to expand in its scope of practice and complexity, driven by strong academic and commercial research, by advances in competing modalities, and due to the diversity in the political and economic landscape. It is a true challenge for practicing professionals and students to readily grasp the overarching trends of the field, especially of those technologies and innovative practices that are not yet established but are certainly on the rise. Addressing this challenge, Emerging Technologies in Brachytherapy presents a comprehensive collection of chapters on the latest trending/emerging technologies and expert opinions. It is divided into five broad sections: Section I: Physics of Brachytherapy Section II: Imaging for Brachytherapy Guidance Section III: Brachytherapy Suites Section IV: Is Brachytherapy a Competitive Modality? Section V: Vision 20/20: Industry Perspective Each section has a carefully selected collection of chapters, which covers the spectrum of topics in comprehensive detail. By drawing on recognized experts and key opinion leaders from academia and commercial sectors worldwide (100+ contributors), Emerging Technologies in Brachytherapy provides readers with a wealth of relevant information needed to comprehend the rapidly advancing technologies and trends of today and the prospects for the future.
Optimization Methods For High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Treatment Planning
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Author : Elodie Rachel Mok Tsze Chung
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Optimization Methods For High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Treatment Planning written by Elodie Rachel Mok Tsze Chung and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with categories.
Optimization approaches for treatment planning in two novel high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy techniques, direction-modulation brachytherapy (DMBT) and energy-modulated brachytherapy (EMBT), are investigated for cervical cancer and prostate cancer. Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy where a radioactive source is placed inside the body to irradiate the tumour internally. Conventionally, only one source is used and it is unshielded, thus providing an isotropic dose distribution. DMBT makes use of a new shielded applicator that is capable of delivering highly directional radiation distributions. In EMBT, three HDR sources, 192Ir, 60Co, and 169Yb, are used in combination to provide variety in dose profiles. To investigate the benefit of these two new techniques over conventional brachytherapy, we use an inverse planning approach to generate the treatment plans. We model the treatment planning problem as a quadratic program and use an interior point constraint generation algorithm to generate the treatment plans.