Treatment planning using MRI data: an analysis of the dose calculation accuracy for different treatment regions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Because of superior soft tissue contrast, the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a complement to computed tomography (CT) in the target definition procedure for radiotherapy is increasing. To keep the workflow simple and cost...

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Main Authors: Karlsson Mikael, Karlsson Magnus G, Jonsson Joakim H, Nyholm Tufve
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/5/1/62