Residual setup errors in cranial stereotactic radiosurgery without six degree of freedom robotic couch: Frameless versus rigid immobilization systems
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12828
Abstract: Abstract Purpose and Objectives This IRB‐approved study was to compare the residual inter‐fractional setup errors and intra‐fractional motion of patients treated with cranial stereotactic radiosurgery without a 6 degree of freedom (DoF) couch. We evaluated… read more here.
Keywords: system; immobilization; intra fractional; setup ... See more keywords
Trajectory log analysis and cone‐beam CT‐based daily dose calculation to investigate the dosimetric accuracy of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy for gynecologic cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13163
Abstract: Abstract This study evaluated unexpected dosimetric errors caused by machine control accuracy, patient setup errors, and patient weight changes/internal organ deformations. Trajectory log files for 13 gynecologic plans with seven‐ or nine‐beam dynamic multileaf collimator… read more here.
Keywords: ctv d98; intensity modulated; patient setup; trajectory log ... See more keywords
Detection of setup errors with a body‐surface laser‐scanning system for whole‐breast irradiation after breast‐conserving surgery
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13578
Abstract: Abstract Purpose We compared the setup errors determined by an optical imaging system (OSIS) in women who received breast‐conserving surgery (BCS) followed by whole‐breast radiotherapy (WBRT) with those from cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) carried out… read more here.
Keywords: conserving surgery; system; osis; setup errors ... See more keywords
Robustness of VMAT to setup errors in postmastectomy radiotherapy of left-sided breast cancer: Impact of bolus thickness
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280456
Abstract: Background Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) with varied bolus thicknesses has been employed in postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) of breast cancer to improve superficial target coverage. However, impact of bolus thickness on plan robustness remains unclear.… read more here.
Keywords: setup errors; vmat; breast cancer; vmat 10b ... See more keywords
Setup error assessment based on “Sphere-Mask” Optical Positioning System: Results from a multicenter study
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.918296
Abstract: Background The setup accuracy plays an extremely important role in the local control of tumors. The purpose of this study is to verify the feasibility of "Sphere-Mask" Optical Positioning System (S-M_OPS) for fast and accurate… read more here.
Keywords: time; setup errors; laser line; setup ... See more keywords
Evaluation of corrective effect of 6 degree of freedom couch on setup errors in intensity modulated radiotherapy for postoperative rectal cancer patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1030599
Abstract: Objective To explore the corrective effect of 6 degree of freedom couch on rotation errors in intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for postoperative rectal cancer patients, further to probe into the clinical application value of 6… read more here.
Keywords: setup errors; degree freedom; freedom couch; radiotherapy ... See more keywords
As Easy as 1, 2, 3? How to Determine CBCT Frequency in Adjuvant Breast Radiotherapy
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14174164
Abstract: Simple Summary Despite its crucial impact on treatment accuracy and therefore patient safety, image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) during adjuvant breast radiotherapy widely lacks standardized recommendations and guidelines. A wide variation of different IGRT methods and… read more here.
Keywords: setup errors; treatment; adjuvant breast; breast radiotherapy ... See more keywords