Evaluation of an improved picket fence style test for routine MLC positional QA
The stakitt test addresses the weaknesses of the picket fence test and has accuracy appropriate for implementation of a ± 0.5 mm action limit. However, such an action limit may not be currently practical at non-zero gantry angles due to the impact of MLC leaf backlash.
Authors
- T. Standen
- Peter B. Greer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7494-4029)
- Michael P. Barnes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0924-897X)
- Renee Blackmore
Institutions
- Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics
- Published
- 2024-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/acm2.14567
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.43