Intensity modulated radiation therapy: part 2.
Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a new method of radiation dose delivery. Clinicians who are not performing IMRT want to know more; those who are using IMRT want to perfect it. This article focuses on clinical applications of IMRT with specific emphasis on IMRT concepts, target and no...
| Publicado en: | Radiation Therapist Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 17 - 40 |
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| Formato: | case study CEU diagnostic images exam questions pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article |
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American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Spring2003
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
| Sumario: | Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a new method of radiation dose delivery. Clinicians who are not performing IMRT want to know more; those who are using IMRT want to perfect it. This article focuses on clinical applications of IMRT with specific emphasis on IMRT concepts, target and normal tissue definitions and the importance of positioning and immobilization.This article is the second in a 2-part Directed Reading series. See the CE quiz at the conclusion.The article also meets Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) CE requirements. |
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