Characterizing 3D printing in the fabrication of variable density phantoms for quality assurance of radiotherapy

Highlights • Characterization of 3D fabricated phantoms using desktop printing. • Custom 3D printed phantoms can be useful for QA needs of a radiotherapy clinic. • 3D printing process and cost analysis of variable density phantoms performed. • Validity of treatment planning dose demonstrated for 3D...

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Published in:	Physica medica Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 242 - 247
Main Authors:	Madamesila, Joseph, McGeachy, Philip, Villarreal Barajas, J. Eduardo, Khan, Rao
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2016
Subjects:	3D printing Algorithms Anisotropy Calibration Desktop phantom fabrication Dose calculation algorithm Electrons Equipment Design Experimental verification Film Dosimetry - instrumentation Film Dosimetry - methods Humans Phantoms, Imaging Polystyrenes - chemistry Printing, Three-Dimensional Quality Assurance, Health Care - standards Quality Control Radiology Radiometry Radiotherapy - methods Radiotherapy - standards Radiotherapy Dosage Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted - methods Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted - standards Desktop phantom fabrication Experimental verification Dose calculation algorithm 3D printing
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Summary:	Highlights • Characterization of 3D fabricated phantoms using desktop printing. • Custom 3D printed phantoms can be useful for QA needs of a radiotherapy clinic. • 3D printing process and cost analysis of variable density phantoms performed. • Validity of treatment planning dose demonstrated for 3D built phantoms.
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ISSN:	1120-1797 1724-191X
DOI:	10.1016/j.ejmp.2015.09.013