Impact of positioning errors in the dosimetry of VMAT left-sided post mastectomy irradiation.

Xiongfei LiaoFan WuJunxiang WuQian PengXinghong YaoShengwei KangYanqun ZhaoLucia Clara Orlandini

Published in: Radiation oncology (London, England) (2020)

Inaccuracy in isocenter positioning for VMAT left-sided PMRT irradiation may impact the dosimetry of the CTVs and OARs to a different extent, depending on the directions and magnitude of the perturbation. The acquired information could be useful for planning strategies to guarantee the accuracy of the treatment delivered.

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