Application of Cone Beam Computed Tomography to Conventional Radiotherapy: Limited Angle of Projections for Lymph Nodes Located above or below the Collarbone

• Main Authors: Wataru Kawakami (Author), Akihiro Takemura (Author), Kunihiko Yokoyama (Author), Kenichi Nakajima (Author), Tetsu Nakaichi (Author), Shoichi Yokoyama (Author), Kichiro Koshida (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: International Journal of Radiology and Radiation Oncology - Peertechz Publications, 2015-11-21.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Various techniques are used in image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). Cone  beam  computed tomography (CBCT) is widely used in IGRT on linear accelerators.The increased accuracy of IGRT enables reducing planning target volume margins and doses to normal tissues. However, for radiation therapies...