Comparison of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) with intensity modulated particle therapy (IMPT) using fixed beams or an ion gantry for the treatment of patients with skull base meningiomas

Comparison of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) with intensity modulated particle therapy (IMPT) using fixed beams or an ion gantry for the treatment of patients with skull base meningiomas

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To examine the potential improvement in treatment planning for patients with skull base meningioma using IMRT compared to carbon ion or proton beams with and without a gantry.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Five patien...

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Main Authors: Kosaki Katsura, Ecker Swantje, Habermehl Daniel, Rieken Stefan, Jäkel Oliver, Herfarth Klaus, Debus Jürgen, Combs Stephanie E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Plan comparison
Photon IMRT
Carbon ions
Protons
Gantry
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/44

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