PSA > 45

I am trying to calculate dose for a shoulder axillary view, but am limited to +/- 45 degree on the PSA angle. I am using the "rotated" phantom, but to get to a representative axillary view I need a PSA of 90. I can overr

I am trying to calculate dose for a shoulder axillary view, but am limited to +/- 45 degree on the PSA angle. I am using the "rotated" phantom, but to get to a representative axillary view I need a PSA of 90. I can override this in batch mode, but it won't run the simulation. Is there a reason it is limited to +/- 45? Can it be increased to +/- 90? Thanks. Screenshot 2024-08-09 at 12 59 15 PM

NCI Dose Team response

We will include this feature into the next official release in October.

NCI Dose Team response

Any update on this feature? Thanks!

-Seth

NCI Dose Team response

We’re currently working on implementing this feature, but it requires additional consideration of the source-to-isocenter distance (SID) to ensure the source remains within the phantom anatomy. Could you clarify how your machine can accommodate this angle of irradiation?

NCI Dose Team response

Here are some examples of general radiographic views that would need the additional range of PSA angle: Screenshot 2025-05-19 at 11 13 48 AM Screenshot 2025-05-19 at 11 14 18 AM Screenshot 2025-05-19 at 11 14 51 AM

NCI Dose Team response

Thank you for sharing these diagrams. We will incorporate this feature into the upcoming bi-annual upgrade scheduled for June 2025.