Literature was reviewed to assess the physical aspects governing the present and emerging
technologies used in intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). Three major technologies were …

This report addresses uncertainties pertaining to brachytherapy single‐source dosimetry
preceding clinical use. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Guide to the …

Contact x-ray therapy (CXRT) with 50 kV has proven to be an efficient radiation therapy
technique to achieve local control and rectal preservation for early rectal adenocarcinoma …

A new x‐ray source, the model S700 Axxent™ X‐Ray Source (Source), has been developed
by Xoft Inc. for electronic brachytherapy. Unlike brachytherapy sources containing …

To obtain accurate information for absorbed dose calculations in water for kilovoltage x-rays,
the photon spectrum, planar fluence and the angular distribution of the photons at the …

Several groups are developing ultra-miniature x-ray machines for clinical use in radiation
therapy. Current systems are for interstitial radiosurgery and for intravascular insertion for …

Purpose We evaluate dose characteristics and clinical applications of treatment accessories
used in intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) and make site-specific recommendations for their …

Abstract Herskind, C., Steil, V., Kraus-Tiefenbacher, U. and Wenz, F. Radiobiological
Aspects of Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) with Isotropic Low-Energy X Rays for Early …

Although a multicenter, Phase III, prospective, randomized trial is the gold standard for
evidence‐based medicine, it is rarely used in the evaluation of innovative devices because …

Purpose: Quality assurance is an essential component of accurate and safe radiotherapy
delivery, and should include measurements which are independent of manufacturer …