Penumbra measuremnts of BeamModulatorTM multileaf collimator / 中华放射医学与防护杂志
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection
;
(12): 452-455, 2010.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-387787
ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the penumbra of a new multileaf collimator equipped with Elekta Synergy accelerator. Methods The penumbra were derived from beam profiles measured in air and water using PinPoint ion chamber with PTW MP3 water phantom. Variations of penumbra with X-ray beam energy, depth in water, and leaf position were investigated. Results The penumbra in air for 6 MV X-ray was 2 mm less than that at depth of maximal dose in water. The penumbra of leaf side was 1 mm less than that of the leaf end. The penumbra had close relationship with beam energy, depth in water and leaf position. Penumbra was increased with beam quality and water depth. The leaf position had great influence on the penumbra. Conclusions The penumbra of the multileaf collimator is related to its original design and radiation delivery technique. Special considerations should be taken into during treatment planning.Regular measurement should be performed to guarantee the delivery quality.
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Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection
Year:
2010
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