Computer Dosimetry Based on Pelvic Simulation

Hoskins, B.; Wrede, D. E.; Sowell, Gene H.; Maruyama, Yosh

doi:10.3109/02841867509132676

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“…The coefficients present in this formula are based upon the experimental data analyzed by Wrede and Hoskins for cesium-137 sources in which the source filtration is inherently included. 10 The computer algorithm and program* were originally written by the author and later refined by Wrede and Dawalibi. 11 Because oblique filtration through thick metal walls such as encountered in other commercially available systems is not included in this algorithm, it is compatible with this redesign applicator system, because the tandem walls are thin and the ovoids nearly tissue equivalent.…”

Section: Computer Algorithmmentioning

confidence: 99%

A New Simple Afterloading Applicator for Gynecological Intracavitary Therapy

1981

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The description, technique, and advantages of an improvised, simple afterloading applicator for treatment of uterinecervical carcinoma at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre are outlined. A thin-walled, small diameter tandem in combination with a remodified type Manchester ovoid set, provides an afterloading system which accepts recently available, small diameter micrad cesium-137 sources. The advantages of this applicator include less need for dilation of the cervix, thus eliminating the need for general anesthesia, more accurate placement of the ovoids due to fixed spacers, different ovoid sizes and spacer combination for different patient sizes and shapes, insertion ease due to simple maneuverability, an afterloading procedure minimizing radiation exposure to personnel, and structure compatible with the algorithm upon which the computer calculations are based.

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Section: Computer Algorithmmentioning

confidence: 99%