Automatic pre-treatment validation in radiotherapy by computer aided 3D-2D image alignment

Most cancer patients may need external beam radiotherapy at certain times. Sufficient exposure of malignant cells and better avoidance of surrounding healthy tissues are necessary in order to minimise damage to non-cancerous regions. Therefore, accurate patient positioning and proper radiation direc...

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Main Author: Chen, Xin
Published: University of Central Lancashire 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.491141