Modelling the wedge shape for the virtual wedge |
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Authors: | Chang Liyun Ho Sheng-Yow Chen Helen H W |
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Institution: | Department of Radiation Oncology, Sinlau Christian Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China. |
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Abstract: | We present a method to model the virtual wedge shape in a 3D treatment planning system as a physical wedge. The virtual wedge shape was determined using the measured dose profile of the virtual wedge at a chosen reference depth. The differences between the calculated and the measured dose profiles for the virtual wedge were within 0.5% at the reference depth, and within 2.5% at other depths. This method provides a fast and accurate way to implement the virtual wedge into our planning system for any wedge angles. This method is also applicable to model the physical wedge shapes with comparable good results. |
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