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Background: Radiochromic silicone-based dosimeters are flexible 3D dosimeters, which at appropriate concentration of leucomalachite green (LMG) and curing agent are dose-rate independent for clinical photon beams. However, their dose response is based on chemical processes that can be influenced by temporal and thermal conditions, impacting measurement stability. Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the temporal stability of the dose response of radiochromic dosimeters for different curing times and post-irradiation storage temperatures. Methods: Six cylindrical dosimeters (5 cm diameter, 5 cm length) were produced in a single batch and separated into two groups that were irradiated 72 and 118 h after production. The same photon plan, consisting of two 10 × 1.6 cm 2 opposing fields, was delivered to all dosimeters. After irradiation, the dosimeters were separated into three groups, stored at 5°C, 15°C, and 20°C, and read out for five consecutive days. Results: Storage temperature influenced the measurement stability, and changes in the optical response with time differed between irradiated and non-irradiated parts of the dosimeters. The relative change between signal and background was greater than 10% for all measurements performed 24 h or more after irradiation, except for dosimeters stored at 5°C, which changed by 2%–5% after 24 h. The dosimeter temporal stability was not influenced by curing time. Conclusions: For room temperature storage (15°C and 20°C), readout should take place as soon as possible after irradiation since the background color increased rapidly for both curing times (72 and 118 h), whereas the dosimeters are stored at 5°C, readout can be performed up to 24 h after.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Medical Physics |
Volume | 50 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 2560-2564 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 0094-2405 |
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Publication status | Published - Apr 2023 |
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