A method for the construction of x-ray shielding masks

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology

Background:

• Accurate patient-specific shielding is crucial in radiation therapy.
• Current methods for creating facial shielding may lack precision or efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a new method for producing a rigid patient facial model.
• To enable precise contouring of lead shielding sheets for facial radiotherapy.

Main Methods:

• A plaster mold of the patient's face is created.
• The mold is used to cast a rigid model using Lipowitz's metal.

Main Results:

• A rigid, accurate model of the patient's face is produced.
• The model allows for effective contouring of lead shielding sheets.

Conclusions:

• This method provides a reliable and accurate means to create patient-specific facial models.
• Facilitates improved customisation and application of lead shielding in radiation oncology.