A validation of carbon fiber imaging couch top modeling in two radiation therapy treatment planning systems: Philips Pinnacle<sup>3</sup> and BrainLAB iPlan RT Dose

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Carbon fiber (CF) is now the material of choice for radiation therapy couch tops. Initial designs included side metal bars for rigidity; however, with the advent of IGRT, involving on board imaging, new thicker CF couch tops without...

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Main Authors: Njeh Christopher F, Parker Jason, Spurgin Joseph, Rhoe Elizabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/190