Correction of patient rotation errors in radiotherapy using couch translation
US7302038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Compensation for patient rotation between planning and treatment in a radiation therapy machine is provided by angled translation of a table surface on which the patient is supported without actual patient rotation.
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