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For SRS, do you prefer fixed kV imaging (e.g. ExacTrac) or cone-beam CT?
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Radiation Oncology · University of Rochester
In our practice (at U Rochester), we have the ExacTrac system which captures orthogonal X-rays for each couch rotation, using 2 imaging sources on the floor and 2 imaging detectors on the ceiling (in a criss-cross orientation). So, you never get typical AP and lateral films (which I have become accu...
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Radiation Oncology · Alliance Cancer Care
I think of frameless SRS imaging/alignment as being a 2-part process:
- Initial setup imaging.
- Image guidance throughout treatment once you start doing couch kicks.
For the initial setup, both CBCT and ExacTrac are excellent solutions. I can attach a couple of papers (others are out there) that both s...