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    Orbital irradiation dose inhomogeneity, often over 40%, can be reduced by 50% using wedged beams in both sagittal and transverse planes. This technique improves radiation therapy dose distribution for ocular treatments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiation Oncology
    • Medical Physics

    Background:

    • Orbital irradiation frequently results in significant dose inhomogeneity due to lens block insertion.
    • Dose inhomogeneity in orbital radiotherapy can exceed 40%, potentially impacting treatment efficacy and safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate a novel technique for reducing dose inhomogeneity during orbital irradiation.
    • To assess the efficacy of using dual-plane wedged beams in improving dose distribution.

    Main Methods:

    • Irradiation planning involved two pairs of wedged beams, one in the sagittal plane and one in the transverse plane.
    • Treatment couch rotation by 90 degrees defined the sagittal plane.
    • Film dosimetry in a head phantom was used to verify dose distribution in central and off-axis planes.

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    Main Results:

    • The proposed technique demonstrated a substantial reduction in dose inhomogeneity.
    • Dose inhomogeneity was reduced by approximately 50% compared to conventional methods.
    • Film dosimetry confirmed improved dose homogeneity across various planes.

    Conclusions:

    • Utilizing wedged beams angled in both sagittal and transverse planes significantly improves dose homogeneity in orbital irradiation.
    • This technique offers a viable method to mitigate dose inhomogeneity associated with lens blocks.
    • The findings suggest a potential improvement in radiation therapy for ocular tumors.