Evaluation of target volume and dose accuracy in intrafractional cases of lung cancer based on 4D-CT and 4D-CBCT images using an in-house dynamic thorax phantom

Penulis: Haqqi, Firyal Dhiyaul; Sudarmaji, Arief; Wibowo, Wahyu Edy; Nasution, Nuruddin; Handoko, Handoko
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JurnalReports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy, Reports of Practical oncology and Radiotherapy
PenerbitVia Medica, Reports of Practical oncology and Radiotherapy 27 (2), 360-370, 2022, Via Medica sp. z o.o. sp. k.
Volume & EdisiVol. 27,Edisi 2
Halaman360 - 370
Tahun Publikasi2022
ISSN15071367
eISSN2083-4640
Jenis SumberScopus
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Google Scholar: 1
PubMed: 1
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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the target volume and dose accuracy in intrafraction cases using 4-dimensional imaging modalities and an in-house dynamic thorax phantom. Intrafraction motion can create errors in the definition of target volumes, which can significantly affect the accuracy of radiation delivery. Motion management using 4-dimensional modalities is required to reduce the risk. Materials and methods: Two variations in both breathing amplitude and target size were applied in this study. From these variations, internal target volume (ITVs) contoured in 10 phases of 4D-CT (ITV10), average intensity projection (AIP), and mid-ventilation (Mid-V) images were reconstructed from all 4D-CT datasets as reference images. Free-breathing (FB), augmentation free-breathing (Aug-FB), and static images were also acquired using the 3D-CT protocol for comparisons. In dose evaluations, the 4D-CBCT modality was applied before irradiation to obtain position correction. Then, the dose was evaluated with Gafchromic film EBT3. Results: The ITV10, AIP, and Mid-V provide GTVs that match the static GTV. The AIP and Mid-V reference images allowed reductions in ITVs and PTVs without reducing the range of target movement areas compared to FB and Aug-FB images with varying percentages in the range of 29.17% to 48.70%. In the dose evaluation, the largest discrepancies between the measured and planned doses were 10.39% for the FB images and 9.21% for the Aug-FB images. Conclusion: The 4D-CT modality can enable accurate definition of the target volume and reduce the PTV. Furthermore, 4D-CBCT provides localization images during registration to facilitate position correction and accurate dose delivery. © 2022. Greater Poland Cancer Centre. Published by Via Medica. All rights reserved.
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