Comparison of portal imaging and megavoltage verification films for conformal pelvic irradiation
- 1 December 1996
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The British Journal of Radiology
- Vol. 69 (828) , 1191-1195
- https://doi.org/10.1259/0007-1285-69-828-1191
Abstract
This study has evaluated the use of electronic portal imaging (EPI) as a replacement for megavoltage verification films in the treatment of conformal pelvic patients. The two methods of imaging have been compared in 40 patients. Several advantages of EPI were identified, including ease of image acquisition, regular assessment of reproducibility of set-up and the possibility of on-line intervention when necessary. The findings suggest that EPI is a suitable replacement for films.Keywords
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