Redefining plan quality in head-and-neck VMAT via RayStation MCO versus standard optimization: A dual analysis of dosimetry and delivery accuracy [0.03%]
基于瑞斯塔德剂量计算引擎模型验证和分析VMAT计划靶区剂量学及精确性
Oussama El Mouden,Ahmed Bannan,Hamza Sekkat et al.
Oussama El Mouden et al.
To determine whether multicriteria optimization (MCO) improves volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans for head-and-neck cancer compared with standard optimization in terms of dosimetry, treatment efficiency, and patient-specific qual...
Dosimetric comparison of proton therapy plans calculated using fast kV-switching dual-energy CT versus single-energy CT [0.03%]
使用快kV切换双能量CT与单能量CT计算质子治疗计划的剂量比较
Hazel Wang,Maggie Stauffer,Mingcheng Gao et al.
Hazel Wang et al.
Fast kV-switching dual-energy CT (DECT) has been demonstrated to more accurately predict relative stopping power (RSP) for proton therapy planning over the conventional method of HU-RSP conversion using single-energy CT (SECT). It is essent...
A novel QA method for adaptive aperture position verification of proton therapy system [0.03%]
一种用于质子治疗系统的自适应孔径位置验证的新型问答方法
Shuxin Fan,Tiezhi Zhang,Xiandong Zhao et al.
Shuxin Fan et al.
Accurate Adaptive Aperture (AA) leaf positioning is essential for some proton therapy systems to ensure precise dose delivery and patient safety. However, conventional quality assurance (QA) methods can be suboptimal or inefficient for rout...
Dosimetric impact of computational grid resolution and range pull-back on carbon-ion treatment planning [0.03%]
计算网格分辨率和范围回拉对碳离子治疗计划剂量学的影响
Yixiao Guo,Hongyi Cai,Xinguo Liu et al.
Yixiao Guo et al.
The effectiveness of carbon ion radiotherapy (C-ion RT) is influenced by the computational grid resolution and range-modulation strategies used during treatment planning. The study aimed to evaluate the dosimetric effects of grid resolution...
Automatic field-in-field treatment planning function for deep inspiration breath hold left breast radiotherapy using RayStation 2023b [0.03%]
使用RayStation 2023b进行深呼气屏气左侧乳腺放射治疗的自动场内规划功能
Kelli Gilliland,Patrick Wirball,Jessica Li et al.
Kelli Gilliland et al.
Breast radiotherapy treatment planning can be time consuming for the medical dosimetrist due to the manual creation of field-in-field control points to achieve dose homogeneity. RayStation 2023b includes an automatic field-in-field (AFIF) f...
A hybrid quality assurance framework for total marrow and lymphoid irradiation: Integrating independent 3D dose calculation and measurement-based verification [0.03%]
结合独立的三维剂量计算和基于测量的验证技术构建TMLI质量保证框架
Qin Wang,Yanjun Yu,Wenjie Ni et al.
Qin Wang et al.
To evaluate a comprehensive quality assurance (QA) strategy for total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) integrating independent 3D dose calculation (Plan QA) with measurement-based verification. This retrospective study analyzed 40 TML...
Response to letter to the editor: Investigating the impact of RapidPlan on Ethos automated planning [0.03%]
致编辑部的回复：探究RapidPlan对Ethos自动化计划的影响
S A Yoganathan
S A Yoganathan
Low-dose radiotherapy technique and dosimetric characterization for hand and knee treatments: Initial institutional experience [0.03%]
用于手和膝治疗的低剂量放射治疗技术及剂量特征的初步机构经验
Tae Kyu Lee,Magdalyn D Cunningham,Tamara Eng et al.
Tae Kyu Lee et al.
Low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) is increasingly used for degenerative and inflammatory joint conditions, yet technical guidance for planning shallow-depth periarticular targets remains limited. This study reports our institutional experience w...
Validation of a freely available Eclipse script for automatic calculation of EQD2 dose distribution in external beam radiotherapy [0.03%]
用于外照射放射治疗EQD2剂量分布的自动化计算的Eclipse脚本的验证
Juan-Francisco Calvo-Ortega,Coral Laosa-Bello,Sandra Moragues-Femenía
Juan-Francisco Calvo-Ortega
To validate a script designed to streamline equivalent dose in 2 Gy fractions (EQD2) calculations for external beam radiotherapy. The VarianESAPI-EQD2Converter script for EQD2 calculation was evaluated for the Eclipse v. 16.1 treatment plan...