Application value of radiomics in predicting radiation-induced injury in the era of precise radiotherapy

VernacularTitle:影像组学在精确放疗时代预测放射性损伤的应用价值
Author: Leran ZHAO ¹ ; Yanjie HOU ; Lufeng CHEN ; Xuan WU ; Xianfeng LI
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1. 山西医科大学第一临床医学院，太原　030000
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Radiomics; Radiotherapy; Radiation-induced injury
From: Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(3):255-260
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Radiotherapy is one of the primary treatment modalities for tumors. In recent years, advancements in radiotherapy technology have enabled radiation to reach target areas with greater precision. However, radiation damage to normal tissue remains unavoidable. Traditional normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) models are widely used to predict such injuries, but they often fail to account for individual and tissue heterogeneity. As an emerging technology, radiomics can provide more comprehensive biological information and shows promise in predicting radiation-induced damage. This article reviews the application value of radiomics in predicting damage to organs at risk in the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.