An Intraoperative Beta−Probe for Cancer Surgery

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Collamati, Francesco (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Σειρά: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Θέματα: Physics.; Surgical oncology.; Nuclear physics.; Medical physics.; Radiation.; Medical and Radiation Physics.; Surgical Oncology.; Particle and Nuclear Physics.

 This thesis focuses on a novel radio-guided surgery technique for complete tumor resections. It describes all aspects of the intraoperative probe, as well as testing and simulation of the novel technique. The presentation develops the technique from the initial idea to realistic feasibility studies that have been the subject of a press release of the American Society of Nuclear Medicine. Just a year after completing this work, the technique has now been tested for the first time on a meningioma patient, confirming all of the predictions made in this thesis. 

 Introduction -- Radioguided Surgery -- The FLUKA Monte Carlo Code -- Design and Tests of the Probe -- Medical Applications -- Evaluation of Probe Performances -- Conclusion. .