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Reduced output of orthovoltage radiotherapy units. 1976

C K Bomford

Three causes of reduced output of orthovoltage radiotherapy units have recently been reported in this journal, each being due to faults external to the tube insert. A further incident is now reported where the output was reduced by 30% due to the tungsten foil becoming partially detached from the anode, while the unit continued to operate normally. The possible cause and the prevention of a repeat occurrence are discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011878 Radiotherapy The use of IONIZING RADIATION to treat malignant NEOPLASMS and some benign conditions. Radiotherapy, Targeted,Targeted Radiotherapy,Radiation Therapy,Radiation Therapy, Targeted,Radiation Treatment,Targeted Radiation Therapy,Radiation Therapies,Radiation Therapies, Targeted,Radiation Treatments,Radiotherapies,Radiotherapies, Targeted,Targeted Radiation Therapies,Targeted Radiotherapies,Therapies, Radiation,Therapies, Targeted Radiation,Therapy, Radiation,Therapy, Targeted Radiation,Treatment, Radiation

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