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IORT with electron beam

Veronesi et al. Breast J, 9:106-112. 2003

collimated electron beams (3 – 12 MeV)

visually defined target volume, no imaging

average target volume thickness by measurements

cylindrical applicator with 3 – 10 cm diameter

standard dose distributions

skin is kept at a distance from applicator

disc-shaped shield to protect thoracic wall