Naslov
Localization of radioactive sources by radiotherapy simulator and application to gynaecology

Autori
Bistrović, Matija ; Viculin, Tomislav ; Dujmović, Ivo

Izvornik
Strahlentherapie (0039-2073) 159 (1983); 759-764

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, ostalo

Ključne riječi
Implants; Irradiation; Measuring Instruments; Medicine; Radiation Sources; Therapy

Sažetak
During a short-lasting high radioactivity gynaecological treatment the position of the sources does not change significantly. A fast and accurate technique was developed allowing for the determination of source positions. It is based on the use of a radiotherapy simulator. The simulator was declined by 200 to the right, and the X-ray projection of the sources was copied with blue colour on a PVC foil firmly attached to the intensifier display. This was repeated with the simulator declined by 200 to the left and with red. From the paralax shift the threedimensional position of sources was evaluated, and dose distribution was then calculated using a computer program.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Fizika, Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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