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Prostate simulation made easy

E Duncan1, W R Reed

  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo 38801, USA.

Medical Dosimetry : Official Journal of the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
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Computed tomography (CT) scans and retrograde urethrograms are used for prostate cancer radiation therapy planning. Using a standard grid and urethrogram kit can make these procedures more efficient.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiotherapy
  • Medical Imaging
  • Urology

Background:

  • Radiation therapy for prostate cancer requires accurate simulation of treatment portals.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scans and retrograde urethrograms are standard procedures for this simulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an efficient method for simulating treatment portals in prostate cancer radiation therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a standard magnitude grid.
  • Employing a prepared urethrogram kit.

Main Results:

  • The described methods enhance the efficiency of treatment portal simulation.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized equipment can optimize the simulation process for prostate cancer radiation therapy.