Magnification Device of Computed Tomography in Radiation Therapy Planning

Yoon,  Sei Chul; Kim,  Jong Woo; Bahk,  Yong Whee

J Korean Soc Ther Radiol > Volume 4(2); 1986 > Article

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Society for Therapeutic Radiology 1986;4(2): 179-182.

Magnification Device of Computed Tomography in Radiation Therapy Planning

Sei Chul Yoon, Jong Woo Kim, Yong Whee Bahk

Division of Radiation Therapy, Catholic Medical College, Seoul, Korea.

ABSTRACT

Computed tomography(CT) adds a new dimension in the study of body contour, organs and tissues as well as various pathologic conditions. This modality provides a great degree of accuracy in radiation therapy planning(RTP). However, CT images are usually taken on a small reduced format so that possible errors can be made during inputting the CT data into an automatic planner. Authors have designed a simple inexpensive magnifying device of CT images to obviate errors created by reduced image.

Key Words: CT, Radiation therapy planning, Automatic planner, Magnifying device