目的利用Compass三维验证系统对乳腺癌保乳术后调强放射治疗计划进行剂量验证,研究其影响因素并进行分类分析。方法选择乳腺癌保乳放射治疗女性患者20例,年龄45~74岁,中位年龄59岁;侧别,左侧10例,右侧10例。用Compass系统进行计划剂量验...目的利用Compass三维验证系统对乳腺癌保乳术后调强放射治疗计划进行剂量验证,研究其影响因素并进行分类分析。方法选择乳腺癌保乳放射治疗女性患者20例,年龄45~74岁,中位年龄59岁;侧别,左侧10例,右侧10例。用Compass系统进行计划剂量验证,包括独立核算验证和实测重建剂量验证;将Monaco计划系统蒙卡算法计算的剂量(MCD)、Compass卷积/超分割算法独立核算剂量(CCD)和Compass实测重建剂量(CRD)三者之间两两剂量验证结果进行两两比较(CCD-MCD、CRD-CCD、CRD-MCD),比较参数包括靶区剂量最大限值10%生成区域的γ结果及剂量体积直方图(DVH)结果。结果CRD-MCD与CRD-CCD的γ通过率和平均γ值差异均有统计学意义[(95.23±2.38)%vs(96.33±2.72)%、(94.78±2.56)%vs(95.97±2.95)%、0.41±0.04 vs 0.37±0.04、0.42±0.04 vs 0.38±0.04。P<0.05],CRD-MCD与CCD-MCD的γ通过率和平均γ值差异也均有统计学意义[(95.23±2.38)%vs(99.29±0.46)%、(94.78±2.56)%vs(99.26±0.46)%、0.41±0.04 vs 0.26±0.03、0.42±0.04 vs 0.27±0.03。P<0.05],CRD-CCD与CCD-MCD的γ通过率和平均γ值差异也均有统计学意义[(96.33±2.72)%vs(99.29±0.46)%、(95.97±2.95)%vs(99.26±0.46)%、0.37±0.04 vs 0.26±0.03、0.38±0.04 vs 0.27±0.03。P<0.05]。计划肿瘤靶区(PGTV)的D_(98%)和计划靶区(PTV)的D_(mean)、健侧乳腺的D_(mean)、V5和患侧肺的V20、V30的剂量体积相对偏差在CRD-MCD与CRD-CCD比较,差异有统计学意义[(2.01±1.27)%vs(2.60±1.05)%、(2.84±0.55)%vs(2.55±0.71)%、(-11.15±7.87)%vs(-18.29±7.91)%、(-1.45±5.45)%vs(-2.76±3.83)%、(-0.85±0.36)%vs(-0.65±0.23)%、(-0.56±0.37)%vs(-0.38±0.27)%。P<0.05]。PGTV的D98%、D_(2%)、D_(mean),PTV的D_(98%)、D_(2%)、D_(mean),心脏的D_(mean)、健侧乳腺的D_(mean)、V_(5),健侧肺的V_(5)和患侧肺的V_(5)、V_(20)、V_(30)的剂量体积相对偏差在CRD-MCD与CCD-MCD比较,差异均有统计学意义[(2.01±1.27)%vs(-0.51±0.54)%、(2.86±1.22)%vs(-0.002±0.92)%、(2.63±0.75)%vs(-0.19±0.40)%、(2.17±0.82)%vs(0.38±1.01)%、(2.81±0.95)%vs(-0.17±0.70)%、(2.84±0.55)%vs(0.29±0.43)%、(-17.39±7.79)%vs(0.87±3.30)%、(-11.15±7.87)%vs(9.27±4.87)%、(-1.45±5.45)%vs(2.01±1.30)%、(-0.24±0.80)%vs(0.01±0.04)%、(-4.60±0.87)%vs(0.27±0.59)%、(-0.85±0.36)%vs(-0.21±0.21)%、(-0.56±0.37)%vs(-0.22±1.34)%。P<0.05]。PGTV的D_(98%)、D_(2%)、D_(mean),PTV的D_(98%)、D_(2%)、D_(mean),心脏的D_(mean)、健侧乳腺的D_(mean)、V_(5),健侧肺的V_(5)和患侧肺的V5、V20、V30的剂量体积相对偏差在CRD-CCD与CCD-MCD比较,差异均有统计学意义[(2.60±1.05)%vs(-0.51±0.54)%、(2.88±1.12)%vs(-0.002±0.92)%、(2.83±0.68)%vs(-0.19±0.40)%、(1.81±0.90)%vs(0.38±1.01)%、(2.87±0.82)%vs(-0.17±0.70)%、(2.55±0.71)%vs(0.29±0.43)%、(-18.10±7.40)%vs(0.87±3.30)%、(-18.29±7.91)%vs(9.27±4.81)%、(-2.76±3.83)%vs(2.01±1.30)%、(-0.25±0.81)%vs(0.01±0.04)%、(-4.90±1.03)%vs(0.27±0.59)%、(-0.65±0.23)%vs(-0.21±0.21)%、(0.38±0.27)%vs(-0.22±1.34)%。P<0.05]。结论不同算法在高剂量区、低剂量区和肺等组织密度比较大或者含空腔的组织中计算精度偏差更加显著;机器的稳定性状态对剂量差异亦有影响。展开更多
In single photon emission computed tomography-based three-dimensional radiotherapy(SPECT-B-3DCRT), im-ages of Tc-99 m galactosyl human serum albumin(GSA), which bind to receptors on functional liver cells, are merged ...In single photon emission computed tomography-based three-dimensional radiotherapy(SPECT-B-3DCRT), im-ages of Tc-99 m galactosyl human serum albumin(GSA), which bind to receptors on functional liver cells, are merged with the computed tomography simulation im-ages. Functional liver is defined as the area of normal liver where GSA accumulation exceeds that of hepato-cellular carcinoma(HCC). In cirrhotic patients with a gigantic, proton-beam-untreatable HCC of ≥ 14 cm in diameter, the use of SPECT-B-3DCRT in combination with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization achieved a 2-year local tumor control rate of 78.6% and a 2-year survival rate of 33.3%. SPECT-B-3DCRT was applied to HCC to preserve as much functional liver as possible. Sixty-four patients with HCC, including 30 with Child B liver cirrhosis, received SPECT-B-3DCRT and none ex-perienced fatal radiation-induced liver disease(RILD). The Child-Pugh score deteriorated by 1 or 2 in > 20% of functional liver volume that was irradiated with ≥ 20 Gy. The deterioration in the Child-Pugh score decreased when the radiation plan was designed to irradiate ≤ 20% of the functional liver volume in patients givendoses of ≥ 20 Gy(FLV20Gy). Therefore, FLV20 Gy ≤ 20% may represent a safety index to prevent RILD during 3DCRT for HCC. To supplement FLV20 Gy as a qualitative index, we propose a quantitative indicator, F 20 Gy, which was calculated as F 20 Gy = 100% ×(the GSA count in the area irradiated with ≥ 20 Gy)/(the GSA count in the whole liver).展开更多
We compared reconstruction algorithms [filtered back projection (FBP), maximum likelihood expectation maximization (MLEM), and the simultaneous iterative reconstruction technique (SIRT)] in terms of the radiation dose...We compared reconstruction algorithms [filtered back projection (FBP), maximum likelihood expectation maximization (MLEM), and the simultaneous iterative reconstruction technique (SIRT)] in terms of the radiation dose and image quality, for exploring the possibility of decreasing the radiation dose during digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). The three algorithms were implemented using a DBT system and experimentally evaluated using measurements, such as signal difference-to-noise ratio (SDNR) and intensity profile, on a BR3D phantom (infocus plane image). The possible radiation dose reduction, contrast improvement, and artifact reduction in DBT were evaluated using different exposure levels and the three reconstruction techniques. We performed statistical analysis (one-way analysis of variance) of the SDNR data. The effectiveness of each technique for enhancing the visibility of the BR3D phantom was quantified with regard to SDNR (FBP versus MLEM, P < 0.05;FBP vs. SIRT, P < 0.05;MLEM vs. SIRT, P = 0.945);the artifact reduction was quantified with regard to the intensity profile. MLEM and SIRT produced reconstructed images with SDNR values indicative of low-contrast visibility. The SDNR value for the half-radiation dose MLEM and SIRT images was close to that of the FBP reference radiation dose image. Artifacts were decreased in the MLEM and SIRT images (in the infocus plane) according to the intensity profiles that we obtained. With MLEM and SIRT, the radiation dose may be decreased to half comparison with FBP.展开更多
Objectives: To compare the image quality, accuracy and effective dose of the default diagnostic pro-gram with the low dose program. Methods: The diagnostic and low dose programs of three-dimen-sional rotational angiog...Objectives: To compare the image quality, accuracy and effective dose of the default diagnostic pro-gram with the low dose program. Methods: The diagnostic and low dose programs of three-dimen-sional rotational angiography were compared considering their signal to noise ratio, their carrier to noise ratio and their actual radiation dose in μGy⋅m<sup>2</sup>/kg. An anthropomorphic phantom underwent both types of scans to evaluate the effective dose. Comparative measurements of vessel diameters were taken in the diagnostic and the low dose program and compared to the angiography as exact basis. The image quality of the scans using the different programs was rated by a specialist physician. Results: The low dose scan does use significantly less radiation and still provides images, which are adequate for 3D navigation of catheter-based interventions. Conclusion: Three-dimensional rotational angiography can be applied with the low dose program and is sufficient for 3D navigation.展开更多
Crohn's disease,a transmural inflammatory bowel disease,remains a difficult entity to diagnose clinically.Over the last decade,multidetector computed tomography(CT) has become the method of choice for noninvasive ...Crohn's disease,a transmural inflammatory bowel disease,remains a difficult entity to diagnose clinically.Over the last decade,multidetector computed tomography(CT) has become the method of choice for noninvasive evaluation of the small bowel,and has proved to be of significant value in the diagnosis of Crohn's disease.Advancements in CT enterography protocol design,three dimensional(3-D) post-processing software,and CT scanner technology have allowed increasing accuracy in diagnosis,and the acquisition of studies at a much lower radiation dose.The cases in this review will illustrate that the use of 3-D technique,proper enterography protocol design,and a detailed understanding of the different manifestations of Crohn's disease are all critical in properly diagnosing the full range of possible complications in Crohn's patients.In particular,CT enterography has proven to be effective in identifying involvement of the small and large bowel(including active inflammation,stigmata of chronic inflammation,and Crohn's-related bowel neoplasia) by Crohn's disease,as well as the extra-enteric manifestations of the disease,including fistulae,sinus tracts,abscesses,and urologic/hepatobiliary/osseous complications.Moreover,the proper use of 3-D technique(including volume rendering and maximum intensity projection) as a routine component of enterography interpretation can play a vital role in improving diagnostic accuracy.展开更多
文摘目的利用Compass三维验证系统对乳腺癌保乳术后调强放射治疗计划进行剂量验证,研究其影响因素并进行分类分析。方法选择乳腺癌保乳放射治疗女性患者20例,年龄45~74岁,中位年龄59岁;侧别,左侧10例,右侧10例。用Compass系统进行计划剂量验证,包括独立核算验证和实测重建剂量验证;将Monaco计划系统蒙卡算法计算的剂量(MCD)、Compass卷积/超分割算法独立核算剂量(CCD)和Compass实测重建剂量(CRD)三者之间两两剂量验证结果进行两两比较(CCD-MCD、CRD-CCD、CRD-MCD),比较参数包括靶区剂量最大限值10%生成区域的γ结果及剂量体积直方图(DVH)结果。结果CRD-MCD与CRD-CCD的γ通过率和平均γ值差异均有统计学意义[(95.23±2.38)%vs(96.33±2.72)%、(94.78±2.56)%vs(95.97±2.95)%、0.41±0.04 vs 0.37±0.04、0.42±0.04 vs 0.38±0.04。P<0.05],CRD-MCD与CCD-MCD的γ通过率和平均γ值差异也均有统计学意义[(95.23±2.38)%vs(99.29±0.46)%、(94.78±2.56)%vs(99.26±0.46)%、0.41±0.04 vs 0.26±0.03、0.42±0.04 vs 0.27±0.03。P<0.05],CRD-CCD与CCD-MCD的γ通过率和平均γ值差异也均有统计学意义[(96.33±2.72)%vs(99.29±0.46)%、(95.97±2.95)%vs(99.26±0.46)%、0.37±0.04 vs 0.26±0.03、0.38±0.04 vs 0.27±0.03。P<0.05]。计划肿瘤靶区(PGTV)的D_(98%)和计划靶区(PTV)的D_(mean)、健侧乳腺的D_(mean)、V5和患侧肺的V20、V30的剂量体积相对偏差在CRD-MCD与CRD-CCD比较,差异有统计学意义[(2.01±1.27)%vs(2.60±1.05)%、(2.84±0.55)%vs(2.55±0.71)%、(-11.15±7.87)%vs(-18.29±7.91)%、(-1.45±5.45)%vs(-2.76±3.83)%、(-0.85±0.36)%vs(-0.65±0.23)%、(-0.56±0.37)%vs(-0.38±0.27)%。P<0.05]。PGTV的D98%、D_(2%)、D_(mean),PTV的D_(98%)、D_(2%)、D_(mean),心脏的D_(mean)、健侧乳腺的D_(mean)、V_(5),健侧肺的V_(5)和患侧肺的V_(5)、V_(20)、V_(30)的剂量体积相对偏差在CRD-MCD与CCD-MCD比较,差异均有统计学意义[(2.01±1.27)%vs(-0.51±0.54)%、(2.86±1.22)%vs(-0.002±0.92)%、(2.63±0.75)%vs(-0.19±0.40)%、(2.17±0.82)%vs(0.38±1.01)%、(2.81±0.95)%vs(-0.17±0.70)%、(2.84±0.55)%vs(0.29±0.43)%、(-17.39±7.79)%vs(0.87±3.30)%、(-11.15±7.87)%vs(9.27±4.87)%、(-1.45±5.45)%vs(2.01±1.30)%、(-0.24±0.80)%vs(0.01±0.04)%、(-4.60±0.87)%vs(0.27±0.59)%、(-0.85±0.36)%vs(-0.21±0.21)%、(-0.56±0.37)%vs(-0.22±1.34)%。P<0.05]。PGTV的D_(98%)、D_(2%)、D_(mean),PTV的D_(98%)、D_(2%)、D_(mean),心脏的D_(mean)、健侧乳腺的D_(mean)、V_(5),健侧肺的V_(5)和患侧肺的V5、V20、V30的剂量体积相对偏差在CRD-CCD与CCD-MCD比较,差异均有统计学意义[(2.60±1.05)%vs(-0.51±0.54)%、(2.88±1.12)%vs(-0.002±0.92)%、(2.83±0.68)%vs(-0.19±0.40)%、(1.81±0.90)%vs(0.38±1.01)%、(2.87±0.82)%vs(-0.17±0.70)%、(2.55±0.71)%vs(0.29±0.43)%、(-18.10±7.40)%vs(0.87±3.30)%、(-18.29±7.91)%vs(9.27±4.81)%、(-2.76±3.83)%vs(2.01±1.30)%、(-0.25±0.81)%vs(0.01±0.04)%、(-4.90±1.03)%vs(0.27±0.59)%、(-0.65±0.23)%vs(-0.21±0.21)%、(0.38±0.27)%vs(-0.22±1.34)%。P<0.05]。结论不同算法在高剂量区、低剂量区和肺等组织密度比较大或者含空腔的组织中计算精度偏差更加显著;机器的稳定性状态对剂量差异亦有影响。
文摘In single photon emission computed tomography-based three-dimensional radiotherapy(SPECT-B-3DCRT), im-ages of Tc-99 m galactosyl human serum albumin(GSA), which bind to receptors on functional liver cells, are merged with the computed tomography simulation im-ages. Functional liver is defined as the area of normal liver where GSA accumulation exceeds that of hepato-cellular carcinoma(HCC). In cirrhotic patients with a gigantic, proton-beam-untreatable HCC of ≥ 14 cm in diameter, the use of SPECT-B-3DCRT in combination with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization achieved a 2-year local tumor control rate of 78.6% and a 2-year survival rate of 33.3%. SPECT-B-3DCRT was applied to HCC to preserve as much functional liver as possible. Sixty-four patients with HCC, including 30 with Child B liver cirrhosis, received SPECT-B-3DCRT and none ex-perienced fatal radiation-induced liver disease(RILD). The Child-Pugh score deteriorated by 1 or 2 in > 20% of functional liver volume that was irradiated with ≥ 20 Gy. The deterioration in the Child-Pugh score decreased when the radiation plan was designed to irradiate ≤ 20% of the functional liver volume in patients givendoses of ≥ 20 Gy(FLV20Gy). Therefore, FLV20 Gy ≤ 20% may represent a safety index to prevent RILD during 3DCRT for HCC. To supplement FLV20 Gy as a qualitative index, we propose a quantitative indicator, F 20 Gy, which was calculated as F 20 Gy = 100% ×(the GSA count in the area irradiated with ≥ 20 Gy)/(the GSA count in the whole liver).
文摘We compared reconstruction algorithms [filtered back projection (FBP), maximum likelihood expectation maximization (MLEM), and the simultaneous iterative reconstruction technique (SIRT)] in terms of the radiation dose and image quality, for exploring the possibility of decreasing the radiation dose during digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). The three algorithms were implemented using a DBT system and experimentally evaluated using measurements, such as signal difference-to-noise ratio (SDNR) and intensity profile, on a BR3D phantom (infocus plane image). The possible radiation dose reduction, contrast improvement, and artifact reduction in DBT were evaluated using different exposure levels and the three reconstruction techniques. We performed statistical analysis (one-way analysis of variance) of the SDNR data. The effectiveness of each technique for enhancing the visibility of the BR3D phantom was quantified with regard to SDNR (FBP versus MLEM, P < 0.05;FBP vs. SIRT, P < 0.05;MLEM vs. SIRT, P = 0.945);the artifact reduction was quantified with regard to the intensity profile. MLEM and SIRT produced reconstructed images with SDNR values indicative of low-contrast visibility. The SDNR value for the half-radiation dose MLEM and SIRT images was close to that of the FBP reference radiation dose image. Artifacts were decreased in the MLEM and SIRT images (in the infocus plane) according to the intensity profiles that we obtained. With MLEM and SIRT, the radiation dose may be decreased to half comparison with FBP.
文摘Objectives: To compare the image quality, accuracy and effective dose of the default diagnostic pro-gram with the low dose program. Methods: The diagnostic and low dose programs of three-dimen-sional rotational angiography were compared considering their signal to noise ratio, their carrier to noise ratio and their actual radiation dose in μGy⋅m<sup>2</sup>/kg. An anthropomorphic phantom underwent both types of scans to evaluate the effective dose. Comparative measurements of vessel diameters were taken in the diagnostic and the low dose program and compared to the angiography as exact basis. The image quality of the scans using the different programs was rated by a specialist physician. Results: The low dose scan does use significantly less radiation and still provides images, which are adequate for 3D navigation of catheter-based interventions. Conclusion: Three-dimensional rotational angiography can be applied with the low dose program and is sufficient for 3D navigation.
文摘Crohn's disease,a transmural inflammatory bowel disease,remains a difficult entity to diagnose clinically.Over the last decade,multidetector computed tomography(CT) has become the method of choice for noninvasive evaluation of the small bowel,and has proved to be of significant value in the diagnosis of Crohn's disease.Advancements in CT enterography protocol design,three dimensional(3-D) post-processing software,and CT scanner technology have allowed increasing accuracy in diagnosis,and the acquisition of studies at a much lower radiation dose.The cases in this review will illustrate that the use of 3-D technique,proper enterography protocol design,and a detailed understanding of the different manifestations of Crohn's disease are all critical in properly diagnosing the full range of possible complications in Crohn's patients.In particular,CT enterography has proven to be effective in identifying involvement of the small and large bowel(including active inflammation,stigmata of chronic inflammation,and Crohn's-related bowel neoplasia) by Crohn's disease,as well as the extra-enteric manifestations of the disease,including fistulae,sinus tracts,abscesses,and urologic/hepatobiliary/osseous complications.Moreover,the proper use of 3-D technique(including volume rendering and maximum intensity projection) as a routine component of enterography interpretation can play a vital role in improving diagnostic accuracy.
