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3D Image Quality Evaluation of a New CT Scanner Employing 3D Landmark Scans, Super Resolution Reconstruction, and Ag Beam Filtration

Authors: Ishika Bhaumik, John M. Boone, Michael T Corwin, Eric S Diaz, Ahmadreza Ghasemiesfe, Andrew M. Hernandez, Sarah E. McKenney, Misagh Piran, Ali Uneri, Eric L White

Affiliation: UC Davis, UC Davis Health, University of California, Johns Hopkins Univ

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A new model CT scanner (Canon Aquilion One Insight) was recently installed at our institution, and it included a 3D Landmark (3DLM) scan for automatic scan planning, a new deep learning recon...

A Dual Energy CT-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy Platform

Authors: Jiayi Chen, Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Haoran Zhang, Yibin Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel Dual Energy CT (DECT)-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy (DEIT) platform designed to streamline and optimize the radiotherapy process. The DEIT system combines...

A Dynamic Reconstruction and Motion Estimation Framework for Cardiorespiratory Motion-Resolved Real-Time Volumetric MR Imaging (DREME-MR)

Authors: Jie Deng, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Based on a 3D pre-treatment MRI scan, we developed DREME-MR to jointly reconstruct the reference patient anatomy and a data-driven, patient-specific cardiorespiratory motion model. Via a moti...

A Hybrid-PCA Based Accelerated MR Method for Real-Time Target Tracking and Motion Management

Authors: B. Gino Fallone, Keith D. Wachowicz, Mark G. Wright, Jihyun Yun

Affiliation: Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta, Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta and Department of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta; MagnetTx Oncology Solutions, www.magnetTX.com

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work focusses on a hybrid Principal Component Analysis (PCA) based MR acceleration method for prospectively acquired undersampled data on a hybrid MR-Linac system for real-time target-tr...

A Quantitative Analysis of Hypersight CBCT Image Quality Using a Phantom-Based Approach Under Different Scatter Conditions

Authors: Denisa R. Goia, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Fang Li, Noor Mail, Joseph Shields, Christopher Tyerech

Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, UPMC

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight is a new platform for image-guided radiation therapy, offering advanced reconstruction algorithms, a large field-of-view, and rapid acquisition times. To validate the performance o...

Adversarial Diffusion-Based Self-Supervised Learning for High-Resolution MR Imaging

Authors: Zachary Buchwald, Chih-Wei Chang, Zach Eidex, Richard L.J. Qiu, Mojtaba Safari, Shansong Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu

Affiliation: Emory University and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI offers excellent soft tissue contrast for diagnosis and treatment but suffers from long acquisition times, causing patient discomfort and motion artifacts. To accelerate MRI, supervised d...

Assessment of the Impact of CT Respiratory Motion on PET SUV Quantification through Virtual Imaging

Authors: Ehsan Abadi, Darrin Byrd, Paul E. Kinahan, Katie Marie Olivas, Ehsan Samei

Affiliation: Duke University, Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of respiratory motion during CT acquisitions on PET image quantification using an integrated PET-CT simulation pipeline.
Methods: A validated CT simulator (DukeSim) ...

Comparative Analysis of Nine Deep Learning Architectures for Variable Density Grappa 1H Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging (MRSI) Reconstruction

Authors: Kimberly Chan, Anke Henning, Mahrshi Jani, Andrew Wright, Xinyu Zhang

Affiliation: Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC), UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of multiple deep learning architectures for MRSI reconstruction and determine their effectiveness in maintaining high-resolution metabolite mapping while reducing ...

Comparison of Computed Tomography Scanner Protocols Using an in-House Automated Method across Machines at a Single Institution

Authors: Matthew R. Hoerner, Maryam Naseri, Mena Shenouda

Affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, Yale University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate acquisition parameters of computed tomography (CT) scanner protocols across different machines to provide patients and clinicians consistent care and image quality, respectively.<...

Comparison of Optimized Magnetic Resonance Sequences in the Treatment Planning of Surface Brachytherapy

Authors: Ivan M. Buzurovic, Phillip M. Devlin, Evangelia Kaza, Michael John Lavelle

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent work in surface brachytherapy (SBT) has demonstrated the feasibility of using magnetic resonance (MR)-guidance in place of Computer Tomography (CT) in SBT planning. The purpose of this...

Contrast-Dependent Loss of Edge Sharpness in Low-Contrast Targets with Increasing Iterative Reconstruction Strength

Authors: Emi Ai Eastman, Christina Lee, Xinhua Li, Alexander W. Scott, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou

Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Iterative reconstruction (IR) methods are valuable for reducing dose in modern CT; however, IR methods have the effect of reducing spatial resolution and hence the lesion edge sharpness. Furt...

Developing a Dataset for Investigations into the Impact of CT Acquisition and Reconstruction Conditions on Quantitative Imaging Using Paired Image Quality and Radiomics Phantom Data

Authors: Morgan A. Daly, David J. Goodenough, Andrew M. Hernandez, John M. Hoffman, Joshua Levy, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Ali Uneri, Bino Varghese

Affiliation: University of California, George Washington University, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Johns Hopkins Univ, University of Southern California, The Phantom Laboratory

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative imaging is affected by CT acquisition and reconstruction conditions, limiting robustness in multi-site or -scanner studies. This work aimed to develop a dataset that will enable ...

Development of Sphere Phantoms for Quantitative Evaluation of Computed Tomography Systems Resolution

Authors: Hyo-Min Cho, Changwoo Lee

Affiliation: Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We develop sphere phantoms to assess spatial resolution of computed tomography (CT) systems and validate its usability using table-top X-ray experiment systems.
Methods: We manufactured sp...

Development of a Proton CT System Based on 2D Scintillation Detection

Authors: Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang

Affiliation: Hefei Ion Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a proton CT system using scintillator-based 2D dose distribution detection for accurate proton imaging.
Methods: The proposed proton CT system consists of a brass collimator wit...

Dual Energy Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Artifact Reduction and Enhanced Image Quality Using Existing Hardware in Radiation Therapy

Authors: Michael J. Choi, Vindu Wathsala Kathriarachchi, Christopher L. Nelson, Andrew P. Soderstrom, Yawei Zhang

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is widely used in image-guided radiation therapy for patient positioning. While kV photons offer high image contrast, they are prone to artifacts caused b...

Dual-Domain Reconstruction Network for Nonstop Gated CBCT Imaging: Application in Respiratory Gating Ablative Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Authors: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Daphna Gelblum, Wendy B. Harris, Xiuxiu He, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Boris Mueller, Huiqiao Xie, Mitchell Yu, Hao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gating ablative radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer accounts for tumor movement due to respiration and typically requires 5, 15, or 25 fractions. Pretreatment imaging verification is essential...

Enhancing T2-Weighted Brain MRI Resolution across Orientations Using AI-Based Volumetric Reconstruction

Authors: Mengqi Shen, Meghna Trivedi, Tony J.C. Wang, Andy (Yuanguang) Xu, Yading Yuan

Affiliation: Columbia University Medical Center, Dept of Med Hematology & Oncology, Data Science Institute at Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: T2-weighted (T2w) images are critical for identifying pathological changes due to their superior contrast in differentiating tissue types. However, they often lack detailed anatomical resolut...

Evaluating the Capabilities of Hypersight CBCT for Advanced Dual-Energy CBCT Imaging in Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Yi-Fang Wang, Yading Yuan

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight, the latest CBCT technology from Varian Medical Systems, integrates rapid 6-second data acquisition with advanced iterative reconstruction and upgraded hardware. Previous studies h...

Evaluating the Impact of Reconstruction Algorithm on Wide-Angle Digital Breast Tomosynthesis System Optimization for Microcalcification Detection

Authors: Xiaoyu Duan, Xinyu Hu, Runqiu Li, Xiang Li

Affiliation: Dukekunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate detection of small-sized microcalcifications (μCalcs) (< 500 µm) is critical for early breast cancer diagnosis, requiring optimal imaging systems and reconstruction algorithms. Ho...

Evaluation of Hypersight CBCT Scanning Techniques for Motion Management in Online Adaptive Radiotherapy: A Comparative Study of Slow, Fast, and Averaged Scans

Authors: Fan Liu, Adam C. Riegel, Yi-Fang Wang

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight, Varian Medical Systems' latest CBCT technology, integrates rapid 6-second data acquisition with advanced iterative reconstruction, enabling precise real-time contouring and dose c...

Evaluation of a Commercial Metal Artifact Reduction Algorithm for IGRT in Patients with Hip Prostheses

Authors: Laura Bennett, Matthew Charles, Greg Cooley, John M. Floberg, Ryan Hutten, Elissa Khoudary, Nicholas Lynch, Kaili Ranta, Jordan M. Slagowski, Trevor Wilson

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of an iterative cone beam CT with metal artifact reduction (iCBCT+MAR) reconstruction algorithm (HyperSight TrueBeam 4.1, Varian Medical Systems) on image quality and s...

First in-Vivo Proton Radiography Experiments for an Image-Guided Small Animal Irradiation Platform with a TimePix3-Based Detector Setup

Authors: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Carlos Granja, Guyue Hu, Margarita Kozak, Julie Lascaud, Kirsten Lauber, Grigory Liubchenko, Jasper Nijkamp, Cristina Oancea, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Marco Riboldi, Brita Singers Sørensen, Matthias Würl

Affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Advacam

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To apply in-vivo proton radiography (pRad) to aid image registration and treatment plan refinement for a novel precision image-guided small animal proton irradiation platform.

Methods:...

Generalized 2D Cine Multi-Modal MRI-Based Dynamic Volumetric Reconstruction Using Motion-Aligned Implicit Neural Network with Spatial Prior Embedding

Authors: Ming Chao, Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Jing Wang, Jiahan Zhang

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time volumetric MRI is essential for motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT), yet acquiring high-quality 3D images remains challenging due to time constraints and motion ar...

Generalized Ontological Framework for CT Data Profiling and Characterization

Authors: Njood Alsaihati, Ehsan Samei, Justin B. Solomon

Affiliation: Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Inconsistent imaging procedure naming across and within institutions challenges clinical decision-making, quality assessment, and data analysis in radiology. For example, The American College...

High-Temporal Dynamic CBCT Imaging Via Gaussian Neural Representation

Authors: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Huiqiao Xie, Hao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel spatiotemporal Gaussian neural representation framework to reconstruct high-temporal dynamic CBCT images from 1-minute acquisition, preserving motion dynamics an...

Hypersight-Archer Study: Improved Target Coverage and Organ-at-Risk Sparing Via Adaptive Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Cancer Using Direct-Dose Calculation on Cone Beam CT

Authors: Cheryl Anderson, Lara Best, Amanda Cherpak, Jennifer DeGiobbi, Marc C. LeBlanc, R. Lee MacDonald, Peter R. Martin, Natasha McMaster, Murali Rajaraman, James L. Robar, Lucy Ward, Derek Wilke, Kenny Zhan

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, QE2 Cancer Centre, Nova Scotia Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work investigates the potential benefit of adaptive planning using the Ethos radiotherapy system (Varian Medical Systems) with direct-dose calculation on HyperSight cone beam CT (CBCT) f...

Initial Comparison of 3D CBCT Performance: New Mobile C-Arm Vs. O-Arm Unit

Authors: Wendy Siman, Wei Zhou

Affiliation: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare the image quality and radiation dose of 3D cone-beam CT modes of a mobile C-arm and an O-arm unit for intraoperative imaging.
Methods:
A 50-µm tungsten wire was imaged at ...

Inverse Geometry Photon Counting CBCT

Authors: Saree Alnaghy, Owen Thomas Dillon, Sean P Hood, Paul J. Keall, Ricky O'Brien, Tess Reynolds

Affiliation: Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, Medical Radiations, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Photon Counting Detectors (PCDs) have been demonstrated to improve resolution, contrast and lesion detectability in fan-beam CT. There is naturally a desire to bring these improvements to Con...

Lung Mass Variability in Clinical Chest CT Imaging with Automatic Contouring Tool

Authors: Yasaman Anbari, Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, Benjamin P. Lopez

Affiliation: University of Houston, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To improve lung dosimetry for 90Y-radioembolization planning, CT-based techniques have been proposed for patient-specific lung mass estimation instead of assuming nominal 1 kg lung masses. He...

Monte Carlo Simulation of a Prototype Fluence Field Modulated Cone Beam CT System

Authors: Gregory J Bootsma, Tunok Mondol

Affiliation: University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate the impact of prototype fluence field modulation (FFM) cone-beam CT (CBCT) on dose reduction and image quality using Monte Carlo simulations. This study particularly looks at t...

Neural Implicit K-Space for Accelerated Patient-Specific Non-Cartesian MRI Reconstruction

Authors: Daniel O Connor, Mary Feng, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger, Jess E. Scholey, Ke Sheng, DI Xu, Wensha Yang, Yang Yang

Affiliation: UCSF, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, University of San Francisco, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The scanning time for a fully sampled MRI is lengthy. Compressed sensing (CS) has been developed to minimize image artifacts in accelerated scans, but the required iterative reconstruction is...

Non-Contact Electroacoustic Imaging Monitoring Electroporation Therapy

Authors: Zhongping Chen, Yuchen Song, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu

Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, University of California Irvine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electroacoustic tomography (EAT) monitors the distribution of electrical energy in tissues by detecting acoustics signals induced by electrical pulses during irreversible electroporation (IRE...

Patient-Specific Orthogonal Projection Based Real-Time Volumetric X-Ray Imaging for Proton Therapy

Authors: Hao Chen, Kai Ding, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Devin Miles

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurately delivering radiation dose is critical in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), where intrafraction motion management plays a pivotal role. Our proton therapy system equipped x...

Patient-Specific Ultra-Sparse k-Space Reconstruction Using Motion Decomposition and Sinusoidal Representation Networks for Dynamic Volumetric MRI in Radiotherapy

Authors: Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Jing Wang, Qian Wang, Jiahan Zhang

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT) relies on real-time volumetric MRI to track intra-fractional anatomical changes. Dense k-space sampling, while capable of produc...

Quality Assurance of Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography (4DCT)

Authors: Teh Lin, Anna Oneil

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Four-dimensional computed tomography(4DCT) is often required to assess organ motions for thoracic and abdominal cancer patients. This study proposes a quality assurance (QA) procedure for two...

Quantitative SPECT Imaging of Alpha Emitters, Including Acquisition and Reconstruction Considerations

Authors: Yong Du

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Rapid Reconstruction of Extremely Accelerated Liver 4D MRI Via Chained Iterative Refinement

Authors: Mary Feng, Yi Lao, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger

Affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4D MRI with high spatiotemporal resolution is vital to characterize the tumor/tumor motion for liver radiotherapy. However, high-quality 4D MRI requires an impractically long scanning time fo...

Reconstructing Radiopharmaceutical Distributions Using Coded Aperture Tomography with Photon Counting Detector

Authors: David P. Adam, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuncheng Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiopharmaceutical therapy is experiencing a resurgence in interest due to its potential of treating widespread metastatic disease in a patient-specific manner. Accurately measuring and desc...

Retrospective Evaluation of Combined Photon SBRT and Radium-223 SPECT Based Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Tumor Dosimetry in Clinical Trial Patient Cases

Authors: David P. Adam, Allison Cartee, Eric C. Frey, Michael Ghaly, Bin He, Robert Francois Hobbs, Natalie Rose Kania, Ana Kiess, Ian Marsh, Bonnie N. C. President, Steven Rowe, George Sgouros, Phuoc Tran, Hao Wang

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Radiopharmaceutical Imaging and Dosimetry, LLC (Rapid), 2The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advanced treatment paradigms combining SPECT/CT imageable, alpha emitting, radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can provide the potential of dose escala...

Robustness of Deep Learning-Based Motion Compensated 4D-CBCT Reconstruction to out-of-Distribution Data

Authors: Geoffrey D. Hugo, Eric Laugeman, Thomas R. Mazur, Pamela Samson, Kim A. Selting, Zhehao Zhang

Affiliation: University of Illinois, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, WashU Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the robustness of a deep learning (DL)-based 4D-CBCT motion-compensated (MoCo) reconstruction method to out-of-distribution data.
Methods: Our developed 4D-CBCT reconstructi...

Sensitivity of CT Ventilation Imaging to Image Acquisition and Reconstruction Parameters: A Phantom Study

Authors: Hilary Louisa Byrne, Paul J. Keall, John Kipritidis, Jeremy Lim

Affiliation: Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Non-contrast CT ventilation imaging (CTVI) has been developed as a cost-effective and accessible alternative to PET/SPECT V/Q imaging for visualizing lung function. However, the sensitivit...

Simultaneous Motion Estimation and Image Reconstruction with Spatiotemporal Implicit Neural Representation Initial (STINR-SMEIR) for Gas Bubble Motion Artifact Reduction in on-Board CBCT Imaging

Authors: Hua-Chieh Shao, Shanshan Tang, Jing Wang, Kai Wang, You Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artifacts caused by gas bubble movement in the gastrointestinal tract can severely degrade the image quality of on-board abdominal cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), impacting its utility ...

Synthesizing High-Quality Hepatic Vascular Tree Segmentation Datasets to Improve Segmentation Model Performance

Authors: Trevor McKeown, Deshan Yang, Zhendong Zhang

Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate delineation of liver blood vascular structures is crucial for planning and executing therapeutic interventions in liver-related medical procedures. However, current auto-segmentation...

Technique Factors Optimization and Radiation Dosimetry of an Upright, Short-Scan, Cone-Beam, Dedicated Breast CT System

Authors: Stephen Araujo, Jing-Tzyh Alan Chiang, Cynthia E. Davis, Eri Haneda, Andrew Karellas, Thomas C Larsen, William Ross, Hsin Wu Tseng, Srinivasan Vedantham, Pengwei Wu

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, GE Aerospace Research, Department of Medical Imaging, The University of Arizona, GE HealthCare Technology & Innovation Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the system parameters and technique factors for image acquisition needed so that the mean glandular dose (MGD) of approximately 4.5 mGy is not exceeded for a recently developed, ...

Twin Table-Tilt Imaging: Rapid Metal Artefact Reduction Intraoperative CBCT Imaging during Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation

Authors: Owen Thomas Dillon, Andrew Kanawati, Tess Reynolds

Affiliation: Westmead Hospital, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Metal artefacts from implanted hardware and surgical tools remain a limitation for widespread adoption of intraoperative CBCT imaging. Gantry-based non-circular imaging trajectories have emer...

Using Multi-Peak Reconstructions for Dosimetry of Fast and Quantitative Lutetium-177 SPECT/CT

Authors: Julia Brosch-Lenz, Munir Ghesani, Francesc Massanes, Michael Morris, Babak Saboury, Eliot Siegel, Alexander Hans Vija

Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., Molecular Imaging

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative imaging of the radiopharmaceutical distribution is crucial for treatment evaluation and dosimetry. However, as patient numbers for Lutetium-177-(177Lu)-labelled therapies continu...