CT/MRI-based software for 3-D brachytherapy planning system.
- Author:
Hui XIANG
1
;
Tian-ge ZHUANG
Author Information
1. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jiaotong University, Shanghai.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Algorithms;
Brachytherapy;
instrumentation;
Humans;
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted;
Imaging, Three-Dimensional;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Radiation Dosage;
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted;
instrumentation;
Software;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation
2002;26(6):398-429
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The paper presents a 3D Brachytherapy Planning System based on CT/MRI images. Unlike other percutaneous radiotherapy planning systems, it provides doctors with an interactive source layout function, including accurate and quick dosage distribution calculation and dynamical 2D/3D display. A special template library and an integrated planning evaluation/alert subsystem are incorporated in the system. The system successfully has many functions such as data acquisition, registration, segmentation, image processing, 3D reconstruction and planning report output. Various automated procedures, 3-D graphics and a user-friendly interface GUI enable the system to be a powerful and practical one meeting well the chinical therapeutic demands.
