A horizontal CT system dedicated to heavy-ion beam treatment

Authors
Kamada, T Tsujii, H Mizoe, JE Matsuoka, Y Tsuji, H Osaka, Y Minohara, S Miyahara, N Endo, M Kanai, T
Citation
T. Kamada et al., A horizontal CT system dedicated to heavy-ion beam treatment, RADIOTH ONC, 50(2), 1999, pp. 235-237
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Onconogenesis & Cancer Research
Journal title
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
01678140 → ACNP
Volume
50
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
235 - 237
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-8140(199902)50:2<235:AHCSDT>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
A horizontal helical CT system to be used for 3-D treatment planning and fo r positioning verification of patients in seated position was installed in the treatment room with a fixed horizontal heavy-ion beam line. The system achieved the expected mechanical consistency and reliability. (C) 1999 Publ ished by Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.