Thapa et al., 2013 - Google Patents

Feasibility of an image planning system for kilovoltage image‐guided radiation therapy

Thapa et al., 2013

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10362394112090534430
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Thapa B
Molloy J
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Medical Physics

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Purpose: Image guidance has become a standard of care for many treatment scenarios in radiation therapy. This is most typically accomplished by use of kV x‐ray devices mounted onto the linear accelerator (Linac) gantry that yield planar, fluoroscopic, and cone‐beam …
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