Radiation repair models for clinical application
Author(s)
Dale, RG
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
A number of newly emerging clinical techniques involve non-conventional patterns of radiation delivery which require an appreciation of the role played by radiation repair phenomena. This review outlines the main models of radiation repair, focussing on those which are of greatest clinical usefulness and which may be incorporated into biologically effective dose assessments. The need to account for the apparent “slowing-down” of repair rates observed in some normal tissues is also examined, along with a comparison of the relative merits of the formulations which can be used to account for such phenomena. Jack Fowler brought valuable insight to the understanding of radiation repair processes and this article includes reference to his important contributions in this area.
Date Acceptance
2018-02-19
Citation
British Journal of Radiology
ISSN
0007-1285
Publisher
British Institute of Radiology
Journal / Book Title
British Journal of Radiology
Subjects
Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
1103 Clinical Sciences
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2018-02-28