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¹North Western Medical Physics, Radiotherapy Department, Rosemere Cancer Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK.

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Electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs) enhance radiotherapy accuracy by verifying patient positioning. This review details EPID technological advancements and their impact on improving treatment precision.

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Medical Physics
Radiotherapy Technology

Background:

Ensuring geometric accuracy in radiotherapy is crucial for effective treatment delivery.
Advanced radiotherapy techniques like conformal and intensity-modulated radiotherapy increase the impact of patient positioning errors.
Portal imaging is essential for verifying geometric accuracy during treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the evolution and technological advancements of electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs).
To assess the impact of EPID development on image quality and clinical applications in radiotherapy.

Main Methods:

Review of technological progression in electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs).
Analysis of changes in image quality and commercial systems.
Consideration of current clinical usage and future innovations in EPID technology.

Main Results:

EPIDs have significantly progressed, improving the verification of geometric accuracy in radiotherapy.
Technological evolution has led to enhanced image quality and expanded clinical utility of EPIDs.
Ongoing innovations aim for further improvements in EPID systems and image performance.

Conclusions:

EPIDs are vital tools for ensuring geometric accuracy in modern radiotherapy.
Continuous technological development of EPIDs is essential for enhancing treatment precision and patient safety.
Future innovations in EPID technology promise further advancements in radiotherapy delivery.