Published July 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Simplified dose calculation method for mantle technique

  • 1. Instituto de Radioterapia Osvaldo Cruz, Sao Paulo (Brazil)
  • 2. Sao Paulo Univ., Ribeirao Preto (Brazil). Faculdade de Medicina

Description

A simplified dose calculation method for mantle technique is described. In the routine treatment of lymphom as using this technique, the daily doses at the midpoints at five anatomical regions are different because the thicknesses are not equal. (Author)

Abstract (Portuguese)

Descreve-se um metodo simples e rapido de calculo de dose para a tecnica do manto. Na rotina de tratamento de linfomas, usando esta tecnica, as doses diarias nas diferentes regioes anatomicas do campo sao diferentes devido as espessuras nao serem iguais. (Autor)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Portuguese)
Metodo simplificado de calculo de dose para a tecnica de manto

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Rev. Imagem
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
3
Series
Rev. Imagem.
Journal Page Range
141-142
ISSN
0100-9699

INIS

Country of Publication
Brazil
Country of Input or Organization
Brazil
INIS RN
16061095
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
LYMPHOMAS; RADIATION DOSE DISTRIBUTIONS; RADIOTHERAPY
Descriptors DEC
DISEASES; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; THERAPY