Characterization of novel 3D‐printed metal shielding for brachytherapy applicators
The 3D-printed metal samples show potential for personalized applicators. Maximum dose reduction of 26.5% ± 5.5% compared to solid water was measured at 2 cm from the source using the 5 mm sample. An outer layer of solid water could potentially be used to reduce dose enhancement due to increased scatter near the metal.
Authors
- Kathryn M. McGrath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3531-0562)
- Krista Chytyk‐Praznik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9081-7207)
- Amanda Cherpak
Institutions
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- Nova Scotia Cancer Centre (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics
- Published
- 2024-10-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/acm2.14541
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.61