[HTML][HTML] In vivo dosimetry in brachytherapy: Requirements and future directions for research, development, and clinical practice

GP Fonseca, JG Johansen, RL Smith… - Physics and imaging in …, 2020 - Elsevier
Brachytherapy can deliver high doses to the target while sparing healthy tissues due to its
steep dose gradient leading to excellent clinical outcome. Treatment accuracy depends on …

In vivo dosimetry in pelvic brachytherapy

OA Houlihan, G Workman, AR Hounsell… - The British journal of …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Brachytherapy is an effective treatment in the curative management of prostate and
gynaecological cancers. With advances in technology, brachytherapy has increased in …

Time-resolved in vivo dosimetry for source tracking in brachytherapy

JG Johansen, S Rylander, S Buus, L Bentzen… - Brachytherapy, 2018 - Elsevier
Purpose The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that brachytherapy source tracking can
be realized with in vivo dosimetry. This concept could enable real-time treatment monitoring …

[HTML][HTML] Two-dimensional real-time quality assurance dosimetry system using μ-Al2O3: C, Mg radioluminescence films

LF Nascimento, D Verellen, J Goossens… - Physics and imaging in …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background and purpose There is a continual need for more accurate and effective
dosimetric systems for quality assurance (QA) as radiotherapy evolves in complexity. The …

Review of strategies for MRI based reconstruction of endocavitary and interstitial applicators in brachytherapy of cervical cancer

J Richart, V Carmona-Meseguer… - Reports of Practical …, 2018 - journals.viamedica.pl
Brachytherapy plays an essential role in the curative intent management of locally advanced
cervical cancer. The introduction of the magnetic resonance (MR) as a preferred image …

Evaluation of rectal dose discrepancies between planned and in vivo dosimetry using MOSkin detector and PTW 9112 semiconductor probe during 60Co HDR CT …

Z Jamalludin, WL Jong, RA Malik, AB Rosenfeld… - Physica Medica, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose Dose to the rectum during brachytherapy treatment may differ from an approved
treatment plan which can be quantified with in vivo dosimetry (IVD). This study compares the …

A review of brachytherapy physical phantoms developed over the last 20 years: clinical purpose and future requirements

S Wilby, A Palmer, W Polak, A Bucchi - Journal of Contemporary …, 2021 - termedia.pl
Purpose This aim of this review paper was to present information on brachytherapy
phantoms developed over the last 20 years. It offers a starting point for designing new …

[HTML][HTML] The clinical application of in vivo dosimetry for gynaecological brachytherapy: A sco** review

AA Chowdhury, S Bolton, G Lowe, EV Osorio… - Technical Innovations & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Brachytherapy is a key treatment for gynaecological malignancies, delivering high doses to
the tumour volume whilst sparing nearby normal tissues due to its steep dose gradient …

Quality assurance in modern gynecological HDR-brachytherapy (Interventional Radiotherapy): clinical considerations and comments

T Soror, FA Siebert, V Lancellotta, E Placidi, B Fionda… - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This is a focused review discussing quality assurance during
interventional brachytherapy in gynecological cancers. This topic is very large and is usually …

Error detection thresholds for routine real time in vivo dosimetry in HDR prostate brachytherapy

J Mason, A Henry, P Bownes - Radiotherapy and Oncology, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose Routine real time in vivo dosimetry (IVD) is performed in HDR prostate
brachytherapy to independently verify dose delivery. This study investigates impact of …