Medical Dosimetry
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 193-195, Autumn 1997

Larger field sizes: An advantage of the dynamic wedge

  • Laura Earley, CMD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Laura Earley, CMD, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT 84132.

Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 USA

Abstract 

This case study describes a clinical situation in which dynamically wedged beams provide treatment options that are not available using conventional physical wedges. The process of planning and delivery are reviewed briefly.

Keywords:  Wedges, Dynamic wedges, Treatment planning

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PII: S0958-3947(97)00016-2

Medical Dosimetry
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 193-195, Autumn 1997

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