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Beam Modification devices in
Radiotherapy

Moderator:
Prof. S.C. Sharma
Head Of Department
Department of Radiotherapy
PGIMER

Seminar on Beam Modification Devices. M
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Introduction
\ue000Beam modification is defined as
desirable modification in the spatial

distribution of radiation, within the
patient, by insertion of any material
into the beam.

Seminar on Beam Modification Devices. M
o d e ra to r : D r. S .C
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S h a rm a . D e p a rtm e n t o f R a d i
Types of beam modification
\ue000There are four main types of beam modification:
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Shielding
Shielding: To eliminate radiation dose to some
special parts of the zone at which the beam is
directed.
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Compensation
Compensation: To allow normal dose distribution

data to be applied to the treated zone, when the
beam enters a or obliquely through the body or
where different types of tissues are present.

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Wedge filtration
Wedge filtration: Where a special tilt in isodose
curves is obtained.
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Flattening
Flattening: Where the spatial distribution of the
natural beam is altered by reducing the central
exposure rate relative to the peripheral.
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