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Importance of verification films in radiotherapy treatment set-up in head and neck cancer as compared to pelvic tumors

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Radiotherapy

Advisors

Abdel-Munaem, Hasan, Sedqi, Lubna M., El-Baradei, Manal

Authors

Yousuf, Usama Ahmad

Accessioned

2017-04-26 10:45:27

Available

2017-04-26 10:45:27

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

The aim of study was to quantify the extent of set-up errors and to develop a quality assurance program using port films in Radiation Oncology Department, NCI, Cairo. It included 5 head and neck and 5 pelvic cancer patients for whom 108 films were taken. Film visibility was excellent in 62% and 68% of pelvic and head and neck films, respectively. Film rejection rates were 29% and 28% in the pelvis and the head and neck, respectively. The most common cause of film rejection was centering errors in pelvic films while in head and neck films, it was shielding errors.

Issued

1 Jan 2006

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/31480

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Type

Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023