The use of independent collimation in the treatment of Graves' ophthalmopathy

Authors
Snow, A
Citation
A. Snow, The use of independent collimation in the treatment of Graves' ophthalmopathy, BR J RADIOL, 72(856), 1999, pp. 389-391
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00071285 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
856
Year of publication
1999
Pages
389 - 391
Database
ISI
SICI code
Abstract
Graves' ophthalmopathy is an infiltrative disease of the orbit and randomiz ed trials show that radiotherapy should be the first treatment of choice. T his article describes how linear accelerators with independent collimation can be used for setting up purposes, in place of lead blocks, to shield the lens. This benefits the patient and radiographer by being quicker, more ac curate and easier to set up.