Table 2 Available applicators for use in children and adolescents
Available applicators with dimensions, treatable craniocaudal tumour length and permitted maximal lateral and dorsoventral dimensions of the patient | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Sigma 30 | Sigma 40 | Sigma Eye | |
Applicator length (bolus) | 25 | 40 | 50 |
Applicator internal diameter (bolus) | 27x27 | 42 | 54 x 37 |
Approximate maximal craniocaudal tumour length | ~15–20 | ~25–30 | ~35–40 |
Maximal lateral (x) and dorsoventral (y) patient dimensions (pelvis/abdomen) | x ≤ 19 cm y ≤ 19 cm | 19 cm < x ≤ 34 cm 19 cm < y ≤ 34 cm | 19 cm < x ≤ 44 cm 19 cm < y ≤ 29 cm |