William A. Friedman, John M. Buatti, Francis J. Bova

Linac Radiosurgery

A Practical Guide

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Designed as a practical guide to linac (linear accelerator) radiosurgery, the book addresses the pertinent aspects of stereotactic treatment delivery. In recent years, there has been a massive proliferation in the number of facilities employing this method over gamma knife or particle beam technology. This book provides a hands-on guide to the methods and treatment delivery implemented by leading authorities in the field at the University of Florida.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer, Berlin
• Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 366g
• ISBN-13: 9781461274452
• ISBN-10: 1461274451
• Artikelnr.: 36116507

Autorenporträt

Linac Radiosurgery provides a practical guide to linac (linear accelerator) radiosurgery in a hands-on guide format that will prove a useful resource for all radiation oncologists.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction.- 2. Ring Application.- 3. Stereotactic Angiography.- 4. Stereotactic Computed Tomography.- 5. Stereotactic Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- 6. Radiosurgery Treatment Planning.- 7. Dose Selection.- 8. Radiation Delivery.- 9. Patient Follow-Up.- 10. University of Florida Results.- 11. Stereotactic Radiotherapy.- Suggested Readings.