 Our breast bridge aids in the setting up of a breast treatment portal by providing dosimetric field information. This information is then used to generate a computerized isodose plan which helps the radiation oncologist optimize the planned treatment of either a tangential intact breast or chest wall.
After the treatment area has been marked, the bridge is placed on the patient’s chest and adjusted to the skin markings, thus determining separation of the fields. Precise angulation of the portals is determined by the digital readout level. If the radiation unit cannot be rotated, the patient may be positioned by tilt board until the level on the bridge shows that the plastic plates are vertical. Once the portals are set, the bridge may be removed.
The breast bridge is precision-crafted of aluminum and plexiglass.
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Our breast bridge aids in the setting up of a breast treatment portal by providing dosimetric field information. This information is then used to generate a computerized isodose plan which helps the radiation oncologist optimize the planned treatment of either a tangential intact breast or chest wall. 