Publication

The Swiss IMRT dosimetry intercomparison using a thorax phantom

Journal Paper/Review - Aug 1, 2010

Units
PubMed

Citation
Schiefer J, Krusche B, Dipasquale G, Reiner B, Pachoud M, Vallet V, Münch-Berndl K, Schnekenburger B, Roth J, Hasenbalg F, Born E, Seelentag W, Cozzi L, Nicolini G, Fogliata A, Fix M. The Swiss IMRT dosimetry intercomparison using a thorax phantom. Med Phys 2010; 37:4424-31.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Med Phys 2010; 37
Publication Date
Aug 1, 2010
Issn Print
0094-2405
Pages
4424-31
Brief description/objective

In 2008, a national intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) dosimetry intercomparison was carried out for all 23 radiation oncology institutions in Switzerland. It was the aim to check the treatment chain focused on the planning, dose calculation, and irradiation process.