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Improving 3D-printing of megavoltage X-rays radiotherapy bolus with surface-scanner

Published inRadiation Oncology, vol. 13, no. 1, 203
Publication date2018
Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) data used for patient radiotherapy planning can nowadays be used to create 3D-printed boluses. Nevertheless, this methodology requires a second CT scan and planning process when immobilization masks are used in order to fit the bolus under it for treatment. This study investigates the use of a high-grade surface-scanner to produce, prior to the planning CT scan, a 3D-printed bolus in order to increase the workflow efficiency, improve treatment quality and avoid extra radiation dose to the patient.

Keywords
  • Computer Simulation
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms/radiotherapy
  • Organs at Risk/radiation effects
  • Phantoms
  • Imaging
  • Printing
  • Three-Dimensional/instrumentation
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Tomography
  • X-Ray Computed/methods
  • X-Rays
Citation (ISO format)
DIPASQUALE, Giovanna et al. Improving 3D-printing of megavoltage X-rays radiotherapy bolus with surface-scanner. In: Radiation Oncology, 2018, vol. 13, n° 1, p. 203. doi: 10.1186/s13014-018-1148-1
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ISSN of the journal1748-717X
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