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AAPM Medical Physics Practice Guideline 8.a.: Linear accelerator performance tests

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics"

DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12080

Abstract: Abstract Purpose The purpose of this guideline is to provide a list of critical performance tests in order to assist the Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) in establishing and maintaining a safe and effective quality assurance… read more here.

Keywords: medical physics; linear accelerator; performance tests; physics ... See more keywords
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Implementation of respiratory‐gated VMAT on a Versa HD linear accelerator

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics"

DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12160

Abstract: Abstract The accurate delivery of respiratory‐gated volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) treatment plans presents a challenge since the gantry rotation and collimator leaves must be repeatedly stopped and set into motion during each breathing cycle.… read more here.

Keywords: gated vmat; linear accelerator; versa linear; rate ... See more keywords
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Dosimetric feasibility of hippocampal avoidance whole brain radiotherapy with an MRI‐guided linear accelerator

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics"

DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13587

Abstract: Abstract Purpose/Objective(s) Whole brain radiotherapy with hippocampal avoidance (HA‐WBRT) is a technique utilized to treat metastatic brain disease while preserving memory and neurocognitive function. We hypothesized that the treatment planning and delivery of HA‐WBRT plans… read more here.

Keywords: brain; linear accelerator; radiotherapy; mri ... See more keywords
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Radiotherapy for osteoarthritis—an analysis of 295 joints treated with a linear accelerator

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Strahlentherapie und Onkologie"

DOI: 10.1007/s00066-019-01563-1

Abstract: Osteoarthritis is a common disease, with a prevalence of symptomatic disease of 8.9%. One treatment option is radiotherapy. Most published samples were treated with an orthovoltage technique or with a telecobalt device. A lot of… read more here.

Keywords: linear accelerator; radiotherapy osteoarthritis; treatment; radiotherapy ... See more keywords
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Scalp angiosarcoma treated with linear accelerator-based boron neutron capture therapy: A report of two patients

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2022.02.006

Abstract: Highlights • Scalp-angiosarcoma is difficult to manage, and surgery is the primary therapy.• BNCT can deliver highly effective particles more selectively to tumor cells.• BNCT requires a high neutron flux that typically can only be… read more here.

Keywords: accelerator based; neutron; scalp angiosarcoma; treated linear ... See more keywords
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Linear accelerator-based radiosurgery and hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for brain metastasis secondary to gynecologic malignancies: A single institution series examining outcomes of a rare entity

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Gynecologic Oncology Reports"

DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2018.05.007

Abstract: Objective The use of SRS and fSRT to determine overall survival, tumor control, and local-disease free progression in patient diagnosed with gynecologic brain metastasis. Methods In this retrospective review, 11 patients aged 50 to 85… read more here.

Keywords: secondary gynecologic; linear accelerator; accelerator based; brain metastasis ... See more keywords
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Outcome of radiosurgery treatment with a linear accelerator in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Neurologia"

DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2015.10.003

Abstract: INTRODUCTION An overview of the effectiveness of radiosurgery in patients diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia with an analysis of potential predictors of good outcome. METHODS All patients treated with linear accelerator radiosurgery between 2004 and 2011… read more here.

Keywords: linear accelerator; trigeminal neuralgia; bni score; radiosurgery ... See more keywords
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Feasibility study of basic characterization of MAGAT polymer gel using CBCT attached in linear accelerator: Preliminary study

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Radiation Physics and Chemistry"

DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2017.04.008

Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the methacrylic acid, gelatin and tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium chloride gel (MAGAT) by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) attached with modern linear accelerator. To compare the results… read more here.

Keywords: cbct attached; study; linear accelerator; gel ... See more keywords
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Linear Accelerator Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Central Nervous System Arteriovenous Malformations: A 15-Year Analysis of Outcome-Related Factors in a Single Tertiary Center.

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "World neurosurgery"

DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.04.081

Abstract: BACKGROUND Linear accelerator stereotactic radiosurgery is one of the modalities available for the treatment of central nervous system arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The aim of this study was to describe our 15-year experience with this technique… read more here.

Keywords: system; obliteration; analysis; year ... See more keywords
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Effects of energy chirp on bunch length measurement in linear accelerator beams

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Measurement Science and Technology"

DOI: 10.1088/1361-6501/aa6c8a

Abstract: Bunch length measurements in electron LINear ACcelerator (LINAC) can be carried out by means of a disruptive optical technique based on a Radio Frequency Deflector (RFD). This device provides a vertical kick to the electrons… read more here.

Keywords: length; bunch length; measurement; linear accelerator ... See more keywords
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Linear accelerator bunker shielding for stereotactic radiotherapy.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Physics in medicine and biology"

DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ab4916

Abstract: Shielding protocols such as NCRP 151, IAEA SRS 47 and IPEM 47 are commonly used for the design of radiotherapy facilities. Some work has been accomplished in updating the basic formula with the advent of… read more here.

Keywords: stereotactic radiotherapy; shielding stereotactic; bunker; radiotherapy ... See more keywords