Gantry mounted stereoscopic imaging system

Details Gantry mounted stereoscopic imaging system Gantry mounted stereoscopic imaging system

2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Thomas, Courtney (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Absorption

C378S041000, C600S427000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10264111

ABSTRACT:
A radiation therapy treatment machine that has a stereoscopic imaging system, which includes a rotatable open gantry on which is placed a first diagnostic radiation source, a first diagnostic imager, and a therapeutic radiation source.

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