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Technology assessment of automated atlas based segmentation in prostate bed contouring

Radiation Oncology, 2011
Background Prostate bed (PB) contouring is time consuming and associated with inter-observer variability. We evaluated an automated atlas-based segmentation (AABS) engine in its potential to reduce contouring time and inter-observer variability.
Sexton Tracy, D'Souza David, Bauman Glenn, Gaede Stewart, Louie Alexander V, Hwee Jeremiah, Lock Michael, Ahmad Belal, Rodrigues George   +8 more
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Remote Contouring and Virtual Review during the COVID-19 Pandemic (RECOVR-COVID19): Results of a Quality Improvement Initiative for Virtual Resident Training in Radiation Oncology

Current Oncology, 2021
The need to minimize in-person interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to fewer clinical learning opportunities for trainees. With ongoing utilization of virtual platforms for resident education, efforts to maximize their value are essential ...
Andrew J. Arifin, Rohann J. M. Correa, Christopher D. Goodman, Joanna Laba, Robert E. Dinniwell, David A. Palma, Timothy K. Nguyen   +6 more
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On the contour of graphs

Discrete Applied Mathematics, 2013
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Danilo Artigas, Simone Dantas, Mitre Costa Dourado, Jayme Luiz Szwarcfiter, Sei-ichi Yamaguchi   +4 more
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Contouring the accessory parotid gland and major parotid glands as a single organ at risk during nasopharyngeal carcinoma radiotherapy

Frontiers in Oncology, 2022
Background and purposeNo research currently exists on the role of the accessory parotid gland (APG) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). We thereby aimed to assess the effects of APG on the dosimetry of the parotid glands (PGs) during NPC radiotherapy and ...
Xin-Ling Cai, Jiang Hu, Jun-Tian Shi, Jun-Tian Shi, Jin-Shu Chen, Jin-Shu Chen, Shou-Min Bai, Shou-Min Bai, Yi-Min Liu, Yi-Min Liu, Xiao-Li Yu, Xiao-Li Yu   +11 more
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Quality of life and body image after bariatric and body contouring surgery [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2023
Introduction: The demand for body contouring surgery after bariatric surgery is largely due to dissatisfaction with body image impaired by sagging and excess skin resulting from massive weight loss.
Cristina Machado Bragança Moraes, Giancarlo Cervo Rechia, Glauco da Costa Alvarez, Clandio Timm Marques, Deise Silva de Moura, Raquel Pippi Antoniazzi   +5 more
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Assessing and teaching radiotherapy contouring [PDF]

, 2021
Advanced radiotherapy techniques such as image-guided adaptive brachytherapy for cervical cancer improve local tumour control and reduce treatment toxicity.
Duke, Simon L.
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Contouring the epigastrium [PDF]

Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2005
There are many effective techniques for contouring the epigastrium. The best technique in each particular case is based on careful evaluation of the patient's epigastric skin and subcutaneous fat, abdominal wall support, umbilical position, and consideration of whether there has been a prior surgery in the abdominal area.
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Post-bariatric body contouring surgery and patient safety

, 2012
Massive Weight Loss (MWL) patients differ from other patients in several parameters. They are at an increased risk for complications secondary to potential nutritional deficiencies, persistent obesity, venous varicosities, poor quality and inelastic ...
Atiyeh B.S., Ibrahim A.
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Gluteal contouring and enhancement for the massive weight loss patient

, 2012
Gluteal deformities encountered in patients who have lost a massive amount of weight are unprecedented in body-contouring surgery and plastic surgeons need uncommon techniques when contouring and augmenting the gluteal region in these patients. Following
Atiyeh B., Hayek S., Ibrahim A.
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The Relationship between the Contouring Time of the Metal Artifacts Area and Metal Artifacts in Head and Neck Radiotherapy

Tomography, 2023
(1) Background: The impacts of metal artifacts (MAs) on the contouring workload for head and neck radiotherapy have not yet been clarified. Therefore, this study evaluated the relationship between the contouring time of the MAs area and MAs on head and ...
Kouji Katsura, Satoshi Tanabe, Hisashi Nakano, Madoka Sakai, Atsushi Ohta, Motoki Kaidu, Marie Soga, Taichi Kobayashi, Masaki Takamura, Takafumi Hayashi   +9 more
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