Method and system for increasing resolution in a radiotherapy sy

Details Method and system for increasing resolution in a radiotherapy sy Method and system for increasing resolution in a radiotherapy sy

1999-01-20

2000-11-07

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Radioactive substance applied to body for therapy

A61N 500

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061429252

ABSTRACT:
Method and system aspects for increasing resolution of a radiotherapy system to achieve virtual fractional monitor unit radiation delivery are described. Included in a method aspect, and system for achieving same, is identification of a desired treatment dose, the desired treatment dose exceeding a resolution of a radiation treatment device. Further included is the development of a schedule of treatment sessions for delivering the desired treatment dose by the radiation treatment device that produces a combined treatment dose equaling the desired treatment dose without exceeding the resolution within each treatment session.

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