Comprehensive Brachytherapy Physical and Clinical Aspects Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy Series
Coordonnateurs : Venselaar Jack, Meigooni Ali S., Baltas Dimos, Hoskin Peter J.
Modern brachytherapy is one of the most important oncological treatment modalities requiring an integrated approach that utilizes new technologies, advanced clinical imaging facilities, and a thorough understanding of the radiobiological effects on different tissues, the principles of physics, dosimetry techniques and protocols, and clinical expertise. A complete overview of the field, Comprehensive Brachytherapy: Physical and Clinical Aspectsis a landmark publication, presenting a detailed account of the underlying physics, design, and implementation of the techniques, along with practical guidance for practitioners.
Bridging the gap between research and application, this single source brings together the technological basis, radiation dosimetry, quality assurance, and fundamentals of brachytherapy. In addition, it presents discussion of the most recent clinical practice in brachytherapy including prostate, gynecology, breast, and other clinical treatment sites. Along with exploring new clinical protocols, it discusses major advances in imaging, robotics, dosimetry, Monte Carlo-based dose calculation, and optimization.
Introduction. Brachytherapy Dosimetry Methods. Brachytherapy Treatment Planning and Imaging. Uncertainties in Clinical Brachytherapy. Clinical Brachytherapy. Developments in Clinical Brachytherapy. Radiation Protection and Quality Management in Brachytherapy.
Date de parution : 11-2012
21.9x27.6 cm
Date de parution : 10-2016
21.9x27.6 cm
Thèmes de Comprehensive Brachytherapy :
Mots-clés :
Model Based Dose Calculation Algorithms; Brachytherapy Sources; Brachytherapy Dosimetry; Dose Distribution; Brachytherapy Treatment Planning and Imaging; Reference Air Kerma Rate; Uncertainties in Clinical Brachytherapy; Prostate Brachytherapy; Clinical Brachytherapy; ICRU Report; Developments in Clinical Brachytherapy; Dwell Position; Dose Calculation; Interstitial Brachytherapy; HDR 192Ir; Hr CTV; Air Kerma Strength; TG-43 Formalism; ESTRO Booklet; Prescribed Dose; Cervical Cancer; Ionization Chamber; Reference Isodose; BT Treatment Planning; AAPM TG-43; Dose Calculation Algorithms; 90Y Microspheres; Dose Rate; Vivo Dosimetry