New Technologies in Radiation Oncology (Medical Radiology / Radiation Oncology) by Wolfgang C. Schlegel

New Technologies in Radiation Oncology (Medical Radiology / Radiation Oncology) by Wolfgang C. Schlegel (Repost)
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (July 26, 2006) | ISBN: 3540003215 | Pages: 464 | PDF | 15.85 MB
This book provides an overview of recent advances in radiation oncology,
many of which have originated from physics and engineering sciences.
After an introductory section on basic aspects of 3D medical imaging,
the role of 3D imaging in the context of radiotherapy is explored in a
series of chapters on the various modern imaging techniques. A further
major section addresses 3D treatment planning for conformal
radiotherapy, with consideration of both external radiotherapy and
brachytherapy. Subsequently the modern techniques of 3D conformal
radiotherapy are described, including stereotactic radiotherapy,
intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided and adaptive
radiotherapy, and radiotherapy with charged particles. More clinically
oriented chapters explore the use of brachytherapy in patients with
prostate cancer, cardiovascular disorders and breast cancer. The book
concludes with sections on patient positioning and quality assurance.
The text is specifically designed to be accessible to professionals and
students with a medical background as well as to newcomers to radiation
oncology from the field of physics.







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