Tungsten filled 3D printed field shaping devices for electron beam radiation therapy.

<h4>Purpose</h4>Electron radiotherapy is a labor-intensive treatment option that is complicated by the need for field shaping blocks. These blocks are typically made from casting Cerrobend alloys containing lead and cadmium. This is a highly toxic process with limited precision. This wor...

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Main Authors: Lawrie Skinner, Benjamin P Fahimian, Amy S Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217757