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  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 619 South 19th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, USA.

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics
|October 17, 2001
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This study introduces a new technique for manufacturing precise custom blocks using reference markers. Laboratory and clinical tests show an average positional error of less than one millimeter, enhancing treatment accuracy.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiotherapy Technology

Background:

  • Accurate patient positioning is crucial in radiotherapy.
  • Current methods for custom block manufacturing may have limitations in precision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate a novel technique for manufacturing precise custom blocks for radiotherapy.
  • To assess the precision and efficiency of the new block manufacturing method.

Main Methods:

  • Reference markers were incorporated into polystyrene molds using a modified mold making machine.
  • Positional accuracy was verified through laboratory tests with introduced imperfections.
  • Clinical performance was evaluated using check films from 16 patients.

Main Results:

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  • Laboratory tests confirmed enhanced precision despite introduced mold imperfections.
  • Clinical evaluation of 47 check films showed an average positional error of <1 mm at the isocenter.
  • The average time to cut reference markers was 25 seconds.

    • Conclusions:

    • The described technique significantly improves the precision of custom block manufacturing.
    • Minor modifications to commercial machines enable this enhanced precision.
    • The method offers a clinically viable solution for accurate patient positioning in radiotherapy.