System for the real-time detection of targets for radiation...

Details System for the real-time detection of targets for radiation... System for the real-time detection of targets for radiation...

2006-05-23

2008-08-26

Kiknadze, Irakli (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Absorption

C378S197000, C378S208000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07418079

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for delivering therapeutic radiation (112) to a radiotherapy target (119) in a patient (114) includes a diagnostic X-ray source (124, 125) connected to a treatment couch (116), facing a first side of the patient. An imaging device (118) is connected to the treatment couch facing a second side of the patient. The diagnostic X-ray source and the imaging device move in lockstep with movement of the treatment couch. The patient is in a fixed position relative to the treatment couch.

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