[HTML][HTML] Using density computed tomography images for photon dose calculations in radiation oncology: A patient study
C Decoene, F Crop - Physics and Imaging in Radiation Oncology, 2023 - Elsevier
Background and purpose Conventional workflows for dose calculations require conversions
between Hounsfield Units (HU) and the mass or electron density for Computed Tomography …
between Hounsfield Units (HU) and the mass or electron density for Computed Tomography …
[HTML][HTML] Benefits and considerations in using a novel computed tomography system optimized for radiotherapy planning
M Grohmann, C Petersen, M Todorovic - Physics and Imaging in Radiation …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we evaluated a novel 16-bit computed tomography (CT) system optimized for
radiotherapy planning. Over six months, using various protocols, we conducted 616 scans …
radiotherapy planning. Over six months, using various protocols, we conducted 616 scans …
Heavy metal in radiation therapy: A simple method to differentiate hip prosthesis materials
Background In recent years, the number of hip replacement patients receiving radiation
therapy has steadily increased. In parallel, strategies have been developed to reduce metal …
therapy has steadily increased. In parallel, strategies have been developed to reduce metal …
An evaluation of an energy independent CT reconstruction algorithm for use in radiotherapy treatment planning
R Tulip, S Manolopoulos, N Richmond… - The British Journal of …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Objective Radiotherapy treatment planning relies upon density information provided by CT
for accurate dose calculations. Hounsfield units (HUs) are converted to electron/physical …
for accurate dose calculations. Hounsfield units (HUs) are converted to electron/physical …