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The accuracy of Acuros XB algorithm for radiation beams traversing a metallic hip implant—comparison with measurements and Monte Carlo calculations

Ojala et al., 2014

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15570282869525895145
Author
Ojala J
Kapanen M
Sipilä P
Hyödynmaa S
Pitkänen M
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Journal of applied clinical medical physics

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In this study, the clinical benefit of the improved accuracy of the Acuros XB (AXB) algorithm, implemented in a commercial radiotherapy treatment planning system (TPS), Varian Eclipse, was demonstrated with beams traversing a high‐Z material. This is also the first study …
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