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TU‐A‐201‐01: Introduction to In‐Room Imaging System Characteristics
Author(s) -
Chang J.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.473
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 2473-4209
pISSN - 0094-2405
DOI - 10.1118/1.4957393
Subject(s) - image guided radiation therapy , workflow , medical physics , visualization , medical imaging , computer science , image quality , medicine , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics) , database
Recent years have seen a widespread proliferation of available in‐room image guidance systems for radiation therapy target localization with many centers having multiple in‐room options. In this session, available imaging systems for in‐room IGRT will be reviewed highlighting the main differences in workflow efficiency, targeting accuracy and image quality as it relates to target visualization. Decision‐making strategies for integrating these tools into clinical image guidance protocols that are tailored to specific disease sites like H&N, lung, pelvis, and spine SBRT will be discussed. Learning Objectives: 1. Major system characteristics of a wide range of available in‐room imaging systems for IGRT. 2. Advantages / disadvantages of different systems for site‐specific IGRT considerations. 3. Concepts of targeting accuracy and time efficiency in designing clinical imaging protocols.