ArticleJournal of applied clinical medical physics2025
A novel protocol for parametrization of a beam model for small stereotactic beams.
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- A novel protocol for parametrization of a beam model for small stereotactic beams.Journal of applied clinical medical physics · 2025Article
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introductionMost Treatment Planning Systems (TPS) utilize parameterized multi-source models to represent the radiation beam of linacs. However, small stereotactic beams require special attention due to the importance of correct spot- and field-size definition. The purpose of this work is to develop a protocol for configuring a beam model that provides accurate representation of stereotactic beams. MATERIAL AND
methods6 MV flattening filter free (FFF) dose-profiles were measured for Millennium multileaf collimator (MLC)-collimated field sizes (2 × 2 cm
resultsImprovement in the agreement between measured and modelled profiles are identified using the suggested protocol. The DLG was determined at an optimum of 0.9 mm for both models whereas the ESS was determined to be (0.5, 0) mm and (1, 0,5) mm for AAA and Acuros XB, respectively. Compared to the standardly configured clinical model, the optimized AAA (Acuros XB) model showed an average improvement in gamma pass-rates of 2% (3%) with film measurements.
conclusionsThe standard protocol for TPS commissioning was shown to produce a sub-optimal beam model for small treatment volumes. The proposed protocol in this work results in a better modelling of small stereotactic beams.
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