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Three‐dimensional printers applied for the production of beam blocks in total body irradiation treatment

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Abstract Purpose Total body irradiation (TBI) in extended source surface distance (SSD) is a common treatment technique before hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The lungs are organs at risk, which often… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Purpose Total body irradiation (TBI) in extended source surface distance (SSD) is a common treatment technique before hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The lungs are organs at risk, which often are treated with a lower dose than the whole body. Methods This can be achieved by the application of blocks. Three‐dimensional (3D) printers are a modern tool to be used in the production process of these blocks. Results We demonstrate the applicability of a specific printer and printing material, describe the process, and evaluate the accuracy of the product. Conclusion The blocks and apertures were found to be applicable in clinical routine.

Keywords: three dimensional; total body; dimensional printers; body irradiation; body

Journal Title: Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics
Year Published: 2022

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