[Technical-dosimetric aspects of a simplified procedure for intraoperative radiotherapy with electrons. Experience at the San Raffaele Hospital of Milan]

G M Cattaneo; V Fossati; R Calandrino; B Longobardi; P Signorotto; F Volterrani; C Martinenghi

[Technical-dosimetric aspects of a simplified procedure for intraoperative radiotherapy with electrons. Experience at the San Raffaele Hospital of Milan]

Radiol Med. 1990 Oct;80(4 Suppl 1):88-92.

[Article in Italian]

Authors

G M Cattaneo¹, V Fossati, R Calandrino, B Longobardi, P Signorotto, F Volterrani, C Martinenghi

Affiliation

¹ Servizio di Fisica Sanitaria ed Informatica, IRCCS San Raffaele (HSR), Milano.

PMID: 2251426

Abstract

A modified IORT procedure with electron beams, used at HSR-Mi, has been illustrated. The design and the technical innovations of our IORT applicator system are presented. The dosimetric properties of this system for a variety of energies and applicator sizes are documented.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Electrons*
Hospitals
Humans
Intraoperative Period
Italy
Radiotherapy / instrumentation
Radiotherapy / methods*
Radiotherapy Dosage