Intra‐fractional motion error during HyperArc stereotactic radiosurgery on patients with brain metastases: Comparison of open and full‐face clamshell‐style immobilization devices
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13536
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To compare the intrafractional motion error (IME) during stereotactic irradiation (STI) in patients with brain metastases immobilized using open‐ (Encompass) and full‐face (DSPS) clamshell‐style immobilization devices. Methods Encompass (38 patients) and DSPS (38… read more here.
Keywords: immobilization; full face; clamshell style; style immobilization ... See more keywords
Multi‐jet fusion for additive manufacturing of radiotherapy immobilization devices: Effects of color, thickness, and orientation on surface dose and tensile strength
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13548
Abstract: Abstract Immobilization devices are used to obtain reproducible patient setup during radiotherapy treatment, improving accuracy, and reducing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Additive manufacturing is emerging as a viable method for manufacturing and personalizing such… read more here.
Keywords: color; radiotherapy; surface; surface dose ... See more keywords
Clinical experience in the use of 3D printing as a rapid replacement of traditional radiation therapy immobilization materials.
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14008
Abstract: PURPOSE Patient positioning and immobilization devices are commonly employed in radiation therapy. Unfortunately, cases can arise where the devices need to be reconstructed or improved. This work describes clinical processes to use a planning CT,… read more here.
Keywords: immobilization; printing; radiation therapy; immobilization devices ... See more keywords
A novel method for safe and accurate placement of the rocker pins of head immobilization devices utilizing a digital caliber phantom: technical note
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-019-04216-x
Abstract: BackgroundImmobilization of the head and skull by head immobilization devices (HIDs) is a common practice in neurosurgery. A variety of complications and morbidities are associated with pinning the skull during application of HIDs.Objective Our aim… read more here.
Keywords: skull; immobilization devices; rocker pins; head immobilization ... See more keywords
Complications of Head Immobilization Devices in Children: Contact Mechanics, and Analysis of a Single Institutional Experience
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyx315
Abstract: BACKGROUND Head immobilization devices (HIDs) are a staple of neurosurgical procedures, including in the intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) operating rooms (ORs) where material modifications were necessary for compatibility with the magnets utilized. OBJECTIVE To… read more here.
Keywords: experience; immobilization devices; head immobilization; mechanics ... See more keywords