Streamlining the Workflow of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) on Tomotherapy: Experience from a Tertiary Care Centre from India
Vijay Palwe,
Prakash Pandit,
Rajnish Nagarkar
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
1-4
Received:
18 February 2019
Accepted:
30 March 2019
Published:
4 June 2019
Abstract: Brain metastasis has become a major concern in the oncology fraternity. The use of conventional treatment approaches such as single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), or whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) has been widely explored. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been widely used and known for its high efficiency and low toxicity. SRS on tomotherapy has emerged as a promising treatment approach at our centre. In the advent of multidisciplinary care, developing and implementing targeted treatment approaches for cancer patients, SRS has proven to be highly effective and efficient. We report our first experience of brain metastases in a known case of breast cancer treated with SRS on tomotherapy in a tertiary cancer centre in India.
Abstract: Brain metastasis has become a major concern in the oncology fraternity. The use of conventional treatment approaches such as single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), or whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) has been widely explored. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been widely used and known fo...
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Efficiency of Thermoluminescents Dosimeters for Patient Dose Assessment in Medical Radiology in Antananarivo
Said Soudjay,
Ramanandraibe Marie Jeanne,
Ramanantsizehena Georgette Vololona,
Raboanary Roland,
Randriantseheno Hery Fanja,
Rabesiranana Naivo,
Randriamora Tiana Harimalala
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
5-10
Received:
22 August 2019
Accepted:
16 September 2019
Published:
30 September 2019
Abstract: In radiation protection of patients and medical exposure control, the Radcal 3036 dosimeter is the standard device used for radiodiagnostic dosimetry in medical field. However, for various reasons, this device is not always available, resulting in service interruptions. This led us to assess the effectiveness of ThermoLuminescent Dosimeters (TLDs) for the same service. This study consists in setting an appropriate protocol, then comparing the surface doses measured by the dosimeter Radcal 3036 and those measured with TLDs. We selected three radiological departments in Antananarivo. For the four standard examinations selected (thorax, skull, abdomen and pelvis), the results show that the differences between the values measured by the two dosimeters remain below to 5%. These results confirm that TLDs offer a credible alternative for measuring the dose received by the patient during medical radiological examination. Dosimetric monitoring breakup can then be avoided, to the benefit of the safety of the public and patients.
Abstract: In radiation protection of patients and medical exposure control, the Radcal 3036 dosimeter is the standard device used for radiodiagnostic dosimetry in medical field. However, for various reasons, this device is not always available, resulting in service interruptions. This led us to assess the effectiveness of ThermoLuminescent Dosimeters (TLDs) ...
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