Real-time target confirmation for radiation therapy
US7453984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for radiation therapy with target recognition has a first target identification system for obtaining first target characteristics within a patient's body. A second target identification system obtains second target characteristics within the body aided by the first target characteristics. A computation means for calculation of three-dimensional coordinates of the target region with respect to a three-dimensional radiotherapy system uses the second target characteristics. Irradiation means for radiotherapy mode adaptation is used in response to the second target characteristics and the calculation of three-dimensional coordinates of the target region.
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