Methodology for determining radiation dose distribution of strontium-90 applicators for veterinary intraoperatory betatherapy
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https://doi.org/10.29384/rbfm.2021.v15.19849001594Keywords:
Veterinary Radiotherapy, Intraoperative Brachytherapy, Beta RadiationAbstract
Betatherapy is a modality within brachytherapy that uses beta radiation applicators, which are used in the treatment of superficial injuries. With the advancement of therapeutic techniques, new clinical protocols in veterinary medicine will be established. In this sense, betatherapy appears as an important option for performing radiotherapy procedures and, consequently, further studies are necessary to define the clinical oncological protocols. Therefore, the aim of this study was to present a methodology for determining the dose distribution of beta radiation from strontium-90 (90Sr) applicators for use in intraoperative radiotherapy in veterinary medicine. Planar radiation dose distributions from three 90Sr applicators were analyzed using radiographic films, which were exposed to beams from sources at different exposure times. The optical density (O.D.) of the radiation field was verified with a digital densitometer. After scanning the films, using the ImageJ software, the brightness intensities (BI) for the radiation exposure fields were measured. The analysis of the radiation dose distribution of the betatherapy applicators, produced results similar to those already described in the literature. The use of the ImageJ software, as well as the O.D. obtained, helped in the analysis of dosimetric studies. The behavior of the dose-effect curves provided a better understanding of the homogeneity of the radiation field in the treatment plan and, therefore, the radiation dose distributions in the treatment fields indicate the use of these types of applicators in veterinary radiotherapy procedures.
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