Dosimetric evaluation of neutron contamination caused by dental restorations during photon radiotherapy with a 15 MV Siemens Primus linear accelerator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.108961
Abstract: Abstract The investigation of neutron contamination during radiotherapy by means of high-energy photon beams is a clinically important task. The present study aims to evaluate neutron contamination originating from the presence of various dental restorations,… read more here.
Keywords: siemens primus; tooth restored; neutron contamination; dental restorations ... See more keywords
Neutron contamination in radiotherapy processes: a review study.
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DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrab076
Abstract: Using high-energy photon beams is one of the most practical methods in radiotherapy treatment of cases in deep site located tumors. In such treatments, neutron contamination induced through photoneutron interaction of high energy photons (>8 MeV)… read more here.
Keywords: processes review; neutron contamination; contamination radiotherapy; radiotherapy processes ... See more keywords
Determination of the Neutron Contamination During Brain Radiotherapy Using a Moderated-Boron Trifluoride Detector and the MCNP Monte Carlo Code.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncac001
Abstract: This study aimed to determine the neutron dose equivalent to the thyroid gland and eye lens in brain tumor radiation therapy with 15- and 18-MV three-dimensional conformal methods (3D-CRT). A Monte Carlo simulation was performed… read more here.
Keywords: dose equivalent; monte carlo; brain; neutron contamination ... See more keywords
How much should you worry about contaminant neutrons in spatially fractionated grid radiation therapy?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280433
Abstract: Neutron contamination in radiation therapy is of concern in treatment with high-energy photons (> 10 MV). With the development of new radiotherapy modalities such as spatially fractionated grid radiation therapy (SFGRT) or briefly grid radiotherapy,… read more here.
Keywords: neutron contamination; radiation therapy; radiation; maze ... See more keywords