Effect of patient size on image quality in radiotherapy kV planar verification imaging: a phantom study

Abstract Introduction This study aimed to determine a maximal pelvic separation and waist circumference in pelvic patients to guide radiation therapists in acquiring kilovoltage (kV) planar images of acceptable quality for treatment verification. Methods A pelvic anthropomorphic phantom modified wit...

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Main Authors: Sara Chan, Eileen Giles, Lyndal Newmarch, Michala Short
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.355