Implementation of the structural SIMilarity (SSIM) index as a quantitative evaluation tool for dose distribution error detection
Purpose To apply an imaging metric of the structural SIMilarity (SSIM) index to the
radiotherapy dose verification field and evaluate its capability to reveal the different types of …
radiotherapy dose verification field and evaluate its capability to reveal the different types of …
Correlation of phantom‐based and log file patient‐specific QA with complexity scores for VMAT
CE Agnew, DM Irvine… - Journal of applied clinical …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The motivation for this study was to reduce physics workload relating to patient‐specific
quality assurance (QA). VMAT plan delivery accuracy was determined from analysis of pre …
quality assurance (QA). VMAT plan delivery accuracy was determined from analysis of pre …
The status of medical physics in radiotherapy in China
H Yan, Z Hu, P Huang, K Men, Y Zhang, LH Wang… - Physica Medica, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose To present an overview of the status of medical physics in radiotherapy in China,
including facilities and devices, occupation, education, research, etc. Materials and methods …
including facilities and devices, occupation, education, research, etc. Materials and methods …
Modulation index for VMAT considering both mechanical and dose calculation uncertainties
The aim of this study is to present a modulation index considering both mechanical and
dose calculation uncertainties for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). As a …
dose calculation uncertainties for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). As a …
Comparison of DVH‐based plan verification methods for VMAT: ArcCHECK‐3DVH system and dynalog‐based dose reconstruction
The purpose of this study was comparing dose‐volume histogram (DVH)‐based plan
verification methods for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) pretreatment QA. We …
verification methods for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) pretreatment QA. We …
Correlation analysis between 2D and quasi-3D gamma evaluations for both intensity-modulated radiation therapy and volumetric modulated arc therapy
The aim of this work was to investigate correlations between 2D and quasi-3D gamma
passing rates. A total of 20 patients (10 prostate cases and 10 head and neck cases, H&N) …
passing rates. A total of 20 patients (10 prostate cases and 10 head and neck cases, H&N) …
Texture analysis on the edge-enhanced fluence of VMAT
Background Textural features of edge-enhanced fluence were analysed to quantify
modulation degree of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans. Methods Twenty …
modulation degree of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans. Methods Twenty …
Delivering RapidArc®: a comprehensive study on accuracy and long term stability
A Scaggion, A Negri, MA Rossato, A Roggio… - Physica Medica, 2016 - Elsevier
Purpose To establish the reliability and accuracy of a UNIQUE Linac in delivering RapidArc
treatments and assess its long term stability. Materials and methods UNIQUE performance …
treatments and assess its long term stability. Materials and methods UNIQUE performance …
Gamma-index method sensitivity for gauging plan delivery accuracy of volumetric modulated arc therapy
Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the sensitivity of the gamma-index method
according to various gamma criteria for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). Methods …
according to various gamma criteria for volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). Methods …
Impact of delivery variations on 3D dose distributions for volumetric modulated arc therapy plans of various complexity
E Terzidis, F Nordström, J Götstedt, A Bäck - Medical Physics, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Delivery variations during radiotherapy can cause discrepancies between
planned and delivered dose distribution. These variations could arise from random and …
planned and delivered dose distribution. These variations could arise from random and …