4D-CT strain analysis for biomechanical characterization of COPD in patients undergoing radiotherapy planning: an exploratory study [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive airflow limitation and altered pulmonary biomechanics. While conventional spirometry provides global functional information, it cannot assess regional heterogeneity ...
Qi Dai +7 more
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CT-Based Quantification of Prostate Volume Change After LHRH-Agonist Androgen Deprivation: A Prospective, Three-Reader Study for Radiotherapy Planning [PDF]
LifeIntroduction: ADT is routinely combined with radiotherapy (RT) for intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer. While prostate shrinkage may facilitate planning, prospective CT-based, patient-level estimates over short, workflow-relevant intervals are ...
Nicolás Feltes Benítez +9 more
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Quantification of geometric uncertainties in image guided radiotherapy [PDF]
, 2010 The aim of this thesis is to determine if the geometric uncertainties that are introduced into the image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) process by Cone Beam CT (CBCT) based IGRT equipment are sufficiently small that they do not pose a significant risk of ...
Sykes, Jonathan
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Nowotwory, 2023 INTRODUCTION: The volumetric modulated arc therapy technique (VMAT) is now widely used in radiotherapy. Verification of the dose delivered to the patient is performed prior to the treatment (pre-treatment mode).
Krzysztof Ślosarek +4 more
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Nowotwory, 2021 INTRODUCTION: The paper presents an original, used in our Institute, method of lung volume irradiation in patients with pneumonia during COVID-19 infection.
Krzysztof Ślosarek +9 more
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Static-junction craniospinal irradiation: verification of daily dose and long-term treatment results
Nowotwory, 2021 INTRODUCTION: The study was performed to evaluate the repeatability and effectiveness of the static-junctions image guided (SJIG) method of craniospinal irradiation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An analysis of 40 treatment plans was performed.
Aleksandra Napieralska +3 more
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The choice of optimal radiotherapy technique for locally advanced maxillary carcinoma using 3d treatment planning system [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2004 Aim. To compare the isodose distribution of three radiotherapy techniques for locally advanced maxillary sinus carcinoma and analyze the potential of three-dimensional (3D) conformal radiotherapy planning in order to determine the optimal technique for ...
Mileusnić Dušan
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Rectal dosimetry in intracavitary applications of cervix carcinoma: Comparison of two methods [PDF]
Archive of Oncology, 2002 BACKGROUND: Brachytherapy of cervix carcinoma often results in high doses to surrounding structures, such as rectum and bladder. Therefore, these organs should be closely monitored.
Baucal Milutin +2 more
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Development of a linear array for intracavitary in vivo dosimetry during external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy. [PDF]
, 2004 We present the details of a new linear array dosimeter consisting of a chain of semiconductors mounted on an ultra-thin (50 μm thick) flexible substrate and housed in an intracavitary catheter. The semiconductors, manufactured by NMRC Cork, have not been
Rogers, K. +3 more
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Repeatability of MRI for radiotherapy planning for pelvic, brain, and head and neck malignancies
Frontiers in Physics, 2022 Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the repeatability of MRI for the purpose of radiotherapy treatment planning by considering the difference in registering MRI to MRI compared to registering CT and MRI.Methods: Fifty patients ...
Monique Y. Heinke +9 more
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