Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8230000 International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
IMRT delivery in unflattened mode removes an unwanted and unnecessary source of scatter from the treatment head and lowers leakage doses by up to 70%, thereby reducing the risk of radiation-induced second cancers. Removal of the flattening filter is recommended for IMRT treatments.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Physics and Astronomy Radiation
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