AAPM Medical Physics Practice Guideline 8.a.: Linear accelerator performance tests
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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
Implementation of respiratory‐gated VMAT on a Versa HD linear accelerator
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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
Dosimetric feasibility of hippocampal avoidance whole brain radiotherapy with an MRI‐guided linear accelerator
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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
Effect of prescription isodose line on tissue sparing in linear accelerator‐based stereotactic radiosurgery treating multiple brain metastases using dynamic conformal arcs
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14278
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Linear accelerator‐based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has become a mainstay for simultaneous management of multiple intracranial targets. Recent improvements in treatment planning systems (TPS) have enabled treatment of multiple brain metastases using dynamic conformal… read more here.
Keywords: brain metastases; multiple brain; tissue sparing; linear accelerator ... See more keywords
Relationship between hydrogel spacer distribution and dosimetric parameters in linear‐accelerator‐based stereotactic body radiotherapy for prostate cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14294
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To explore the potential of quantitative parameters of the hydrogel spacer distribution as predictors for separating the rectum from the planning target volume (PTV) in linear‐accelerator‐based stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer.… read more here.
Keywords: accelerator based; prostate cancer; group; hydrogel spacer ... See more keywords
Implementation of an ionization chamber array for linear accelerator monthly dosimetry QA
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14433
Abstract: Abstract Purpose The IC Profiler (ICP) manufactured by Sun Nuclear Corporation (SNC) is an ionization chamber (IC) array used for linear accelerator dosimetry measurements. Previous work characterized response of the ICP under various conditions, but… read more here.
Keywords: icp; accuracy; output; linear accelerator ... See more keywords
Development of an EGSnrc multi‐leaf collimator component module and treatment head model for a low‐field MRI linear accelerator
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.17455
Abstract: Monte Carlo (MC) modeling of MR‐guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) treatment machines enables the characterization of photon/electron interactions in the presence of a magnetic field. The EGSnrc MC code system is a well‐established system for radiation dose… read more here.
Keywords: field; mri linear; multi leaf; low field ... See more keywords
AAPM task group report 210: Conventional linear accelerator acceptance testing
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.70047
Abstract: Increased demand to make medical linear accelerator acceptance testing procedures (ATP) more efficient exists while the technology being evaluated for clinical use has become increasingly complex. The most recent American Association of Physicists in Medicine… read more here.
Keywords: task group; accelerator; linear accelerator; accelerator acceptance ... See more keywords
Commissioning of the RefleXion X1 Linear Accelerator and Development of a Consensus Reference Beam Model.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.70173
Abstract: Consistent commissioning of novel radiation therapy systems remains a critical step to ensure safety and accuracy of radiation delivery. The initial installations of the Reflexion X1 linear accelerator (linac) and Treatment Planning System (TPS) allowed… read more here.
Keywords: beam; reflexion linear; linear accelerator; consensus reference ... See more keywords
Radiotherapy for osteoarthritis—an analysis of 295 joints treated with a linear accelerator
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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
Scalp angiosarcoma treated with linear accelerator-based boron neutron capture therapy: A report of two patients
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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