Determination of depth and field size dependence of multileaf collimator transmission in intensity-modulated radiation therapy beams.

ABSTRACT: Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) plans for the treatment of large and complex volumes may contain a relatively large contribution from multileaf collimator (MLC) transmission. In such cases, comprehensive characterization of direct and scatter MLC transmission is important. We designed a set of tests (open beam, closed static MLC, and dynamic MLC gap) to determine dosimetric MLC properties as a function of field size and depth at the central axis. We developed a generalized model of MLC transmission to account for direct MLC transmission, MLC scatter, beam hardening, and leaf-end transmission (dosimetric gap). The model is consistent with the beam model used in IMRT optimization. We tested the model for extreme asymmetric fields relevant for large targets and for split IMRT fie

SUBMITTER: Zygmanski P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5722617 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature