Abstract
Current stereotactic radiosurgical methodology requires attachment of a stereotactic head ring. The rigidly attached ring allows us to acquire spatially accurate information from angiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The images obtained with this ring establish fixed relationships between the ring and the target lesion that are later translated during treatment planning so that the treatment target is accurately placed at the precise isocenter of the radiation delivery device. Because the stereotactic head ring is bolted to the treatment delivery device, it also immobilizes the patient during treatment. This chapter will discuss in detail the equipment and techniques used in the first part of the radiosurgical treatment day: ring application.
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Friedman, W.A., Bova, F.J., Buatti, J.M., Mendenhall, W.M. (1998). Ring Application. In: Linac Radiosurgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2176-0_2
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