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Comparison of Ultra-High Resolution and Standard CT Imaging Modes for Small Vessel Visualization in Coronary CTA Using Photon Counting CT

Authors: Afrouz Ataei, Victor Moy, Mark P. Supanich

Affiliation: Rush University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the impact of ultra-high resolution (UHR) mode on the visualization of small vessels in coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) using a photon-counting CT scanner....

Decreasing the Dependence of CT Number on the Position in the Field-of-View Using Photon Counting Detector CT

Authors: Yanle Hu, Shuai Leng, Cynthia H. McCollough, Maryam Sadeghian, Joe Swicklik

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The dependence of CT number on position in the field-of-view (FOV) imposes challenges in radiotherapy treatment planning. This study aims to decrease this dependence using photon counting det...

Dependency of CT Number on Position in the Field-of-View for Single- and Multi-Energy Images Acquired with Energy-Integrating-Detector and Photon-Counting-Detector CT Scanners

Authors: Yanle Hu, Shuai Leng, Cynthia H. McCollough, Maryam Sadeghian, Joe Swicklik

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess the dependency of CT numbers on position in the field-of-view (FOV) using single-energy (SE) and dual-energy (DE) images and energy-integrating detector (EID) and photon-counting de...

Design of Filtimator (Filter + Collimator) for CBCT of Pediatric Cancer Patients Receiving Proton Therapy

Authors: Soon N. Huh, Perry B. Johnson, Jiyeon Park, Ryan Stevens

Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, UFHPTI

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) doses shall be limited for pediatric patients in clinical settings. Device called Filtimator (filter+collimator) was custom designed to reduce setup CB...

Dosimetric Characteristics of a Commercially Available Platinum Cured Silicone Rubber Material As a Custom Bolus Option

Authors: Jordan B Lunsford, Sagar Pokhrel, Ashkan Shafiee, Curtis S. Whiddon

Affiliation: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, University of North Carolina, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the dosimetric characteristics of a platinum cured silicone rubber material (Platsil) for use as custom bolus in radiotherapy
Methods: Sheets of 2, 4, 6, and 8 mm Platsil we...

Dosimetric Comparison of 6X and 10X Flattening Filter-Free Photon Beams on a Truebeam Linac Using the Eclipse TPS

Authors: Carlos E. Cardenas, Udbhav S. Ram, Marcin Wierzbicki

Affiliation: The University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Juravinski Cancer Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to systematically evaluate the dosimetric properties and delivery efficiency of 6X-FFF and 10X-FFF beams for lung SBRT on the Varian TrueBeam STx using the Eclipse TPS 16.1...

Dosimetric Evaluation of Radiation Treatment Planning Algorithms in IMRT and VMAT Techniques: Analysis with Central and Peripheral Lung Tumors

Authors: Sumanta Manna, Atul Mishra, Surendra Prasad Mishra, Kailash Kumar Mittal, Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Neha Yadav

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of radiation Oncology, Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospitals, Department of Radiation Oncology, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to assess the dosimetric performance of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), step-and-shoot Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (ss-IMRT), and dynamic Intensity-Modulat...

Scan Efficiency and Imaging Dose Analysis of Next-Generation Nonstop Gated CBCT for Respiratory Gating Lung Radiotherapy

Authors: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yusuf Emre Erdi, Yabo Fu, Yiming Gao, Daphna Gelblum, Wendy B. Harris, Xiuxiu He, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Jean M. Moran, 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: Gated CBCT (gCBCT) is commonly employed for respiratory gating lung cancer patients to ensure precise patient setup. However, the scan is time-consuming on C-arm linear accelerators (LINAC) d...