A comparison of the quality assurance of four dosimetric tools for intensity modulated radiation therapy

Abstract

Background. This study was designed to compare the quality assurance (QA) results of four dosimetric tools used for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and to suggest universal criteria for the passing rate in QA, irrespective of the dosimetric tool used.

Keywords

• intensity modulated radiation therapy
• quality assurance
• dosimetric tool
• gamma index