ESTRO 2024 - Abstract Book

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RTT - Patient care, preparation, immobilisation and IGRT verification protocols

ESTRO 2024

Conclusion:

The Shim mask with mouth bite offers enhanced immobilization accuracy in SRT/SRS treatments for brain metastases or tumors, leading to significant time and potential cost savings by reducing the need for repeat CBCT scans. This underscores the importance of adopting innovative immobilization techniques to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the treatment process, in the absence of surface guided radiotherapy.

Keywords: Brain tumor; immobilisation accuracy; CBCT

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