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Device and method for positioning a target volume in a radiation therapy apparatus

US8351573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ion Beam Applications · BE

Inventors

Yves Jongen · Louvain-la-Neuve, BE
Rudi Labarbe · Boncelles, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 6, 2010
Grant date	Jan 8, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 6, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2005/1087
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device is provided for positioning a target volume, such as a phantom or a patient, in a radiation therapy apparatus. The apparatus directs a radiation beam towards the target. The apparatus can include a target support whereon the target is immobilized, a two dimensional radiation detector fixed with fixations means in a known geometric relationship to the target support, the radiation detector being capable of detecting the position of intersection of the radiation beam with the detector, and correcting means for correcting the relative position of the beam and the target support, based on the detected intersection position.

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