Laser projection system for radiotherapy and CT-guided biopsy

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1990 Nov-Dec;14(6):1046-8. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199011000-00042.

Abstract

We devised a laser projection system combined with a CT scanner and radiotherapy treatment planning computer (CT stimulator). The irradiation field can be projected over a range of 180 degrees on the skin of a patient lying on the CT couch. For CT-guided biopsy, the system can project the skin entry point and needle direction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle / methods*
  • Computers*
  • Humans
  • Lasers*
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted*
  • Technology, Radiologic / instrumentation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation*