The Swiss IMRT dosimetry intercomparison using a thorax phantom

Publication

The Swiss IMRT dosimetry intercomparison using a thorax phantom

Journal Paper/Review - Aug 1, 2010

Schiefer Johann, Krusche B, Dipasquale G, Reiner B, Pachoud M, Vallet V, Münch-Berndl K, Schnekenburger B, Roth J, Hasenbalg F, Born E, Seelentag Wolf, Cozzi L, Nicolini G, Fogliata A, Fix M K

Units

Department of Radiation Oncology

PubMed

20879601

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.