Influence of different treatment techniques on radiation dose to the LAD coronary artery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this proof-of-principle study was to test the ability of an intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) technique to reduce the radiation dose to the heart plus the left ventricle and a coronary artery. Radiation-induced h...

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Main Authors: Molls Michael, Kneschaurek Peter, Schill Sabine, Nieder Carsten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/2/1/20