A Probability Approach to the Study on Uncertainty Effects on Gamma Index Evaluations in Radiation Therapy

Two datasets of points of known spatial positions and an associated absorbed dose value are often compared for quality assurance purposes in External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT). Some problems usually arise regarding the pass fail criterion to accept both datasets as close enough for practical pur...

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Main Authors: Francisco Cutanda Henríquez, Silvia Vargas Castrillón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/861869