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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2017
EDTF Date Created
2017
Description
This research demonstrates that a 3D printed bolus can be customized for electron
radiation therapy. Both extruder and powder based printers were used, along with, paraffin
wax, super stuff, and H20. The plan dose coverage and conformity for the planning target
volume (PTV), was such that the distal side of the PTV was covered by the 90% isodose
line. The structure is read, and converted into an STL file. The file is sent to a slicer to
print. The object was filled with parafin wax, superstuff or water and sealed. Materials
Hounsfield units were analyzed, along with the structure stability. This method is evaluated
by scanning the 3D printed bolus. The dose conformity is improved compared to that with
no bolus. By generating a patient specific 3D printed bolus there is an in improvement in
conformity of the prescription isodose surface while sparing immediately adjacent normal
tissues.
radiation therapy. Both extruder and powder based printers were used, along with, paraffin
wax, super stuff, and H20. The plan dose coverage and conformity for the planning target
volume (PTV), was such that the distal side of the PTV was covered by the 90% isodose
line. The structure is read, and converted into an STL file. The file is sent to a slicer to
print. The object was filled with parafin wax, superstuff or water and sealed. Materials
Hounsfield units were analyzed, along with the structure stability. This method is evaluated
by scanning the 3D printed bolus. The dose conformity is improved compared to that with
no bolus. By generating a patient specific 3D printed bolus there is an in improvement in
conformity of the prescription isodose surface while sparing immediately adjacent normal
tissues.
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62 p.
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Identifier
FA00005943
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
2017
Date Created Backup
2017
Date Text
2017
Date Created (EDTF)
2017
Date Issued (EDTF)
2017
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FAU
FAU
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FA00005943
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Attributed name: Department of Physics
Person Preferred Name
Gibbard, Grant
author
Graduate College
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62 p.
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Manufacturing of 3D Printed Boluses for Use In Electron Radiation Therapy
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2017
2017
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
Manufacturing of 3D Printed Boluses for Use In Electron Radiation Therapy
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Manufacturing of 3D Printed Boluses for Use In Electron Radiation Therapy