Treatment Planning

Selection of Physical Factors and Radiation Techniques
  • Herbert Goldschmidt
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Abstract

A review of older publications in the field of dermatologic radiotherapy shows a bewildering array of recommendations concerning the proper selection of physical factors. Recent advances in the technology of dermatologic radiotherapy units made it possible to define more precisely which factors are most suitable for specific therapeutic purposes, resulting not only in greater therapeutic efficacy but also in a reduction of necessary variations. This simplification of modern therapeutic techniques has been a major factor in the elimination of potential technical or human errors, the main causes of unnecessary radiation sequelae. Standardization of therapeutic factors and the introduction of advanced x-ray units with sophisticated safety devices have largely eliminated these risks.

Keywords

High Dose Rate Surface Dose Radiation Quality Beryllium Window Lithium Borate Glass 
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