کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1881165 | 1043092 | 2006 | 11 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Megavoltage cone-beam CT: System description and clinical applications
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مهندسی و علوم پایه
فیزیک و نجوم
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چکیده انگلیسی
In this article, we describe a clinical mega-voltage cone-beam computed tomography (MV CBCT) system, present the image acquisition and patient setup procedure, discuss the positioning accuracy and image quality, and illustrate its potential use for image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) through selected clinical examples. The MV CBCT system consists of a standard linear accelerator equipped with an amorphous-silicon flat panel electronic portal-imaging device adapted for mega-electron volt (MeV) photons. An integrated computer workspace provides automated acquisition of projection images, image reconstruction, CT to CBCT image registration, and couch shift calculation. The system demonstrates submillimeter localization precision and sufficient soft-tissue resolution to visualize structures such as the prostate. In our clinic, we have used the MV CBCT system to detect nonrigid spinal cord distortions, monitor tumor growth and shrinkage, and locate and position stationary tumors in the lung. MV CBCT has also greatly improved the delineation of structures in CT images that suffer from metal artifacts. MV CBCT has undergone significant development in the last few years. Current image quality has already proven sufficient for many IGRT applications. Moreover, we expect the range of clinical applications for MV CBCT to grow as imaging technology continues to improve.
ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Medical Dosimetry - Volume 31, Issue 1, Spring 2006, Pages 51-61
Journal: Medical Dosimetry - Volume 31, Issue 1, Spring 2006, Pages 51-61
نویسندگان
Olivier B.S.E., Amy M.D., Josephine Ph.D., Michèle M.S.E.E., M. Kara M.D., Mack M.D., Jean Ph.D.,