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A 3D Printed Ion Chamber Insert Solution for Absolute Dosimetry with Varying Ionisation Chambers in Radiosurgery.

Authors: Shashanksharad Kale, Gopishankar Natanasabapathi, Daya Nand Kishore Sharma

Affiliation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

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The study demonstrates a novel 3D printing method to fabricate an ion chamber insert (ICI) for absolute dosimetry purpose in gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS).
Methods:
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Checking of Sensitivity of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Quality Assurance System with a Cavity Generation Method

Authors: Kaile Li, Esmail Parsai

Affiliation: Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Alexander T. Augusta Miliary Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the sensitivity of the portal dosimetry system with the Arc CHECK system at identical Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) setup
Methods: An Arc CHECK system from Sun Nuclea...

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....

Design and Construction of a Geometrical and Head Phantom with Internal Carotid Inserts for Flow Simulation in Image-Derived Input Function with 3T and 7T MR-Brainpet Insert Studies.

Authors: Dirk Grunwald, Hans Herzog, Hidehiro Iida, N. Jon Shah, Usman Khalid, Manfred Lennartz, Philipp Lohmann, Ceren Memis, Tobias Meurer, Claudia Regio Brambilla, Jürgen Scheins, Lutz Tellmann, Christoph W. Lerche, Martin Wiesmann, Karl Ziemons

Affiliation: FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Uniklinik Aachen,, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-4), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-4), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH,, Central Institute for Engineering, Electronics and Analytics (ZEA-1), Forschungszentrum, Turku PET Center, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku,

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative brain studies with positron emission tomography (PET) often require an arterial input function (AIF), which traditionally requires arterial cannulation. However, this is invasive...

Design and Use of a Modified Commercial Phantom for Gamma Knife End-to-End Testing

Authors: Edward A. Opalko, Matthew B. Podgorsak, Dheerendra Prasad

Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design a 3D printed insert for Varian’s SRS Head Phantom that allows for multi-planar film dosimetry and to evaluate its ability in end-to-end testing for Gamma Knife treatments.
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Determining the Optimal CT Tube Voltage for Imaging Bone Structures in Radiotherapy.

Authors: Mohamed Bahaaeldin Mohamed Afifi, Nahla Nagy Ahmad Ataalla, Ahmed A. Eldib

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Optimizing CT imaging parameters is crucial for balancing radiation dose, contrast resolution, and accurate Hounsfield unit representation, particularly in radiotherapy treatment planning. Th...

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...

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.

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Investigation of Metallic Artefact Reduction Capabilities of Hypersight Enabled Platforms

Authors: Harald Keller, Iymad Mansour, Jeff D. Winter

Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The growing number of adaptive therapy applications is motivating image segmentation and direct dose calculation on CBCT. The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the recently release...

Matching CT Numbers between a Photon-Counting CT and an Energy-Integrating Detector CT: A Phantom Study

Authors: Afrouz Ataei, Xinhui Duan, Mi-Ae Park, Liqiang Ren

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Rush University

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Photon-counting CT (PCCT) has become commercially available recently, offering significant potential to enhance patient care. However, it also introduces unique challenges. One such challe...

Photon-Counting CT for Estimation of Quantitative Information for Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning: Assessment of Scanning Conditions and Phantom Sizes

Authors: Carina Gassner, Guyue Hu, Thomas Kröncke, Christopher Kurz, Guillaume Landry, Katharina Niepel, Katia Parodi, Franka Risch, Florian Schwarz

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Augsburg, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of a clinical photon-counting CT (PCCT) scanner in terms of proton relative stopping power (RSP) estimation using PCCT data and to compare the impact of different ...

Single Plane Positioning Tracking Proton and Helium Pencil Beam Radiographs: Phantom Study

Authors: Anahita Bakhtiari Moghaddam, Don F. DeJongh, Ethan DeJongh, Jennifer Hardt, Oliver Jäkel, Lukas Martin, Alexander Pryanichnikov, Joao Seco, Christina Stengl, Niklas Wahl

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Division of Biomedical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), ProtonVDA LLC, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Heidelberg University, Division of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

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To evaluate the feasibility and performance of single-plane position tracking for proton and helium pencil beam radiography using a prototype imaging system, with the goal of providing a c...