Implementation of intraoperative radiotherapy in a linear accelerator VARIAN 21EX

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the experience on intraoperative radiotherapy, which has as the reference center the network of radiotherapy in Chile. It is detailed the construction of a system of applicators with an easy coupling on a linear accelerator collimator. It is also detailed the cost and the measurements set up with their corresponding percentage depth dose and isodose curves. This technique was implemented in a Varian Clinac 21EX for beams with 6, 9 and 12 MeV electron energy. The coupling system provides a good dose distribution both laterally and in depth for different energies. This provides a good coverage of treatment planning volume.