Dose distributions at extreme irradiation depths of gamma knife radiosurgery: EGS4 Monte Carlo calculations.
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The accuracy of the dose planning system (Leksell GammaPlan), used in Gamma Knife (type B) radiosurgery at extreme irradiation depths, was verified using the Monte Carlo technique. EGS4 Monte Carlo calculations were employed to calculate the dose distribution along the x, y and z axes for an irradiation relatively shallow in a spherical bony cavity water phantom. Two different sizes of the collimator helmets, 8 and 18 mm, of the Leksell Gamma Knife Unit were studied. The results of GammaPlan showed good consistency with the Monte Carlo results. Furthermore, small dose enhancements were observed in the skull bone where accurate dose measurements are difficult due to the presence of the air-phantom interface. Therefore, the results of this project can promote confidence to all Gamma Knife centres in the world when using the Leksell GammaPlan.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine
دوره 54 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001