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Dose in bone and tissue near bone-tissue interface from electron beam.

A S Shiu1, K R Hogstrom

  • 1Department of Radiation Physics, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.

International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Radiation dose increases near bone due to backscattered electrons. This study quantifies dose variations and highlights limitations in current dose calculation algorithms for radiotherapy near bone.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Accurate radiation dose calculation is crucial for effective radiotherapy, especially near tissue interfaces.
  • Bone-tissue interfaces present challenges due to differences in electron backscattering and density.
  • Existing dose calculation algorithms may not fully account for these interface effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively measure dose variations within bone and adjacent tissues near bone-tissue interfaces.
  • To evaluate the accuracy of current dose calculation algorithms in these inhomogeneous scenarios.
  • To provide data for improved clinical judgment in electron beam radiotherapy near bone.

Main Methods:

  • Measured electron backscatter factor (EBF) using a parallel-plate ionization chamber.

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  • Assessed dose enhancement in bone using thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) and X-ray film in a PMMA-bone-PMMA phantom.
  • Compared experimental results with predictions from the Hogstrom et al. pencil-beam algorithm.

    • Main Results:

    • Electron backscatter factor (EBF) increased with bone thickness, reaching full effect at ~3.5 mm (2 MeV) and ~6 mm (13.1 MeV).
    • Maximum dose enhancement in bone was ~7-8% (TLD/film perpendicular) and ~13% (film parallel), exceeding algorithm predictions (~1%).
    • X-ray film's suitability for measuring dose enhancement 'edge on' was questioned due to perturbation effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant dose enhancement occurs near bone-tissue interfaces due to electron backscattering.
    • Current pencil-beam algorithms underestimate dose enhancement at bone-tissue interfaces.
    • These findings necessitate improved dose calculation methods for radiotherapy planning near bone.