System for the real-time detection of targets for radiation therapy
US7418079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for delivering therapeutic radiation (112) to a radiotherapy target (119) in a patient (114) includes a diagnostic X-ray source (124, 125) connected to a treatment couch (116), facing a first side of the patient. An imaging device (118) is connected to the treatment couch facing a second side of the patient. The diagnostic X-ray source and the imaging device move in lockstep with movement of the treatment couch. The patient is in a fixed position relative to the treatment couch.
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