[Helical tomotherapy: description and clinical applications]

Bull Cancer. 2010 Jul;97(7):783-9. doi: 10.1684/bdc.2010.1135.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Helical tomotherapy is an innovative device combining with the same linac on board-imaging and IMRT facilities. The first national French evaluations, supported by National Institut of Cancer (INCa) are presented. Dosimetric characteristics as quality of homogeneity, cut-off outside target volumes allow IMRT treatments for large and complex volumes and a good organ at risk sparing. First comparative dosimetric studies are discussed.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • France
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radiation Injuries / prevention & control
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated / instrumentation
  • Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated / methods*
  • Whole-Body Irradiation