Radiation Oncology Journal

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  • Pages.1-10
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  • 2018
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  • 2234-1900(pISSN)
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  • 2234-3156(eISSN)
대한방사선종양학회 (The Korean Society for Radiation Oncology)
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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy: a review with a physics perspective

  • Cho, Byungchul (Department of Radiation Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
  • 투고 : 2018.03.15
  • 심사 : 2018.03.20
  • 발행 : 2018.03.31
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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) has been considered the most successful development in radiation oncology since the introduction of computed tomography into treatment planning that enabled three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy in 1980s. More than three decades have passed since the concept of inverse planning was first introduced in 1982, and IMRT has become the most important and common modality in radiation therapy. This review will present developments in inverse IMRT treatment planning and IMRT delivery using multileaf collimators, along with the associated key concepts. Other relevant issues and future perspectives are also presented.

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