An optical scanner as an aid in simulating treatment with CT data

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M Goitein, D Mento

Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography

|December 1, 1982

Abstract:

We describe an optical scanner capable of projecting a radiation treatment field or other line drawing on a patient's skin under microprocessor control. The practical implementation of such a device is discussed.

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