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Measurement of CT radiation beam width with a pencil ionization chamber and radiopaque mask

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study compares fan beam CT scanner radiation beam widths measured with a pencil ionization chamber‐radiopaque mask technique with commonly used film and computed radiography (CR) measurements. Methods For a given fan beam CT scanner x‐ray beam, the ionization chamber‐mask technique determines the radiation beam width by exposing a
Rani Al‐Senan, David M. Gauntt, Gary T. Barnes   +2 more
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Evaluation of daily residual pancreatic tumor motion for deep‐inspiration breath‐hold radiotherapy

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Breath‐hold techniques are widely used in radiation therapy to minimize respiratory‐induced tumor or organ‐at‐risk motion. However, residual motion persists, necessitating a reliable daily evaluation method. Methods At our institution, fiducial markers serve as surrogates for target localization in pancreatic cancer treatment.
Weihua Mao, Binbin Wu, Kai Ding, Sarah Han‐Oh, Amol Narang   +4 more
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Improving organ dose sparing in left‐sided breast cancer with yaw‐limited volumetric modulated arc therapy: A dosimetric comparison to conventional and intensity modulated radiation therapy approaches

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background To assess the dose‐sparing capabilities of a yaw‐limited volumetric modulated arc therapy (YL_VMAT) beam setup for adjacent organs at risk (OAR) in comparison with 3D‐conventional radiation therapy (3D‐CRT), intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and conventional VMAT for radiation therapy in left‐sided breast cancer patients.
Gerhard Pollul, Sascha Grossmann, Heiko Karle, Tilman Bostel, Heinz Schmidberger   +4 more
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Commissioning of Halcyon enhanced leaf model in the Eclipse treatment planning system: Focus on simple slit fields and VMAT dose calculation

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The dual‐layer multileaf collimator (MLC) in Halcyon adds complexities to the dose calculation process owing to the variability of dosimetric characteristics with leaf motion. Recently, an enhanced leaf model (ELM) was developed to refine the MLC model in the Eclipse treatment planning system. This study investigates the performance of
Ryohei Miyasaka, Mari Shirai, Mitsunobu Igari, Yume Kojima, Yuki Kozawa, Toru Kawachi, Ryusuke Hara   +6 more
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JACMP 2020–2024

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Susan L. Richardson
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Closing the gap in plan quality: Leveraging deep‐learning dose prediction for adaptive radiotherapy

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Balancing quality and efficiency has been a challenge for online adaptive therapy. Most systems start the online re‐optimization with the original planning goals. While some systems allow planners to modify the planning goals, achieving a high‐quality plan within time constraints remains a common barrier.
Sean J. Domal, Austen Maniscalco, Justin Visak, Michael Dohopolski, Dominic Moon, Vladimir Avkshtol, Dan Nguyen, Steve Jiang, David Sher, Mu‐ Han Lin   +9 more
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Commissioning evaluation of a deviceless 4DCT scanner

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The utilization of four‐dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) for radiation therapy has not seen major advances to the method of data binning since shortly after inception. Recently there is increased interest in the utilization of an alternative binning method rather than more established techniques.
Hunter Tillery, Cheyann Windsor, Christopher Aguilera   +2 more
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Bone‐wise rigid registration of femur, tibia, and fibula for the tracking of temporal changes

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Multiple myeloma (MM) induces temporal alterations in bone structure, such as osteolytic bone lesions, which are challenging to identify through manual image interpretation. The large variation in radiologists' assessments, even at expert centers, further complicates diagnosis.
Arttu Ruohola, Ville Haapamäki, Eero Salli, Tuomas Kaseva, Marko Kangasniemi, Sauli Savolainen   +5 more
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Exploring surface‐guided systems for intelligent breathing‐adapted four‐dimensional computed tomography: A comparison to infrared‐based reflective marker systems

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study evaluates the technical feasibility of adapting a surface monitoring system, designed for conventional four‐dimensional computed tomography (4DCT), to an intelligent, breathing‐adapted 4DCT and examines its potential to expand the currently limited range of supported surrogate systems.
Niklas Lackner, Andre Karius, Rainer Fietkau, Christoph Bert, Juliane Szkitsak   +4 more
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Characterization of a prototype rapid kilovoltage x‐ray image guidance system designed for a linear accelerator radiation therapy unit

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study evaluates a novel cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging solution integrated onto a conventional C‐arm linear accelerator (linac) with increased gantry speed. The purpose is to assess the impact of improved imaging hardware and reconstruction algorithms on image quality.
Theodore Arsenault, Jonathan Arrue, Kenneth Gregg, Atallah Baydoun, Atefeh Rezai, Christian Langmack, Lauren Henke, Daniel E. Spratt, Rojano Kashani, Alex Price   +9 more
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