Linac Radiosurgery - A Practical Guide

Designed as a practical guide to linac (linear accelerator) radiosurgery, the book addresses the pertinent aspects of stereotactic treatment delivery. In recent years, there has been a massive proliferation in the number of facilities employing this method over gamma knife or particle beam technology. This book provides a hands-on guide to the methods and treatment delivery implemented by leading authorities in the field at the University of Florida.

List of contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Ring Application.- 3. Stereotactic Angiography.- 4. Stereotactic Computed Tomography.- 5. Stereotactic Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- 6. Radiosurgery Treatment Planning.- 7. Dose Selection.- 8. Radiation Delivery.- 9. Patient Follow-Up.- 10. University of Florida Results.- 11. Stereotactic Radiotherapy.- Suggested Readings.

Product details

• Authors: Francis J Bova, Francis J. Bova, John Buatti, John M Buatti, John M. Buatti, William Friedman, William A Friedman, William A. Friedman, William M. Mendenhall
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.07.2012
• EAN: 9781461274452
• ISBN: 978-1-4612-7445-2
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 10 mm x 254 mm
• Weight: 366 g
• Illustrations: VIII, 176 p.
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine