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Linac-integrated cone beam computed tomographies (CBCTs) offer precise 3D imaging for adaptive radiotherapy, correcting daily treatment errors. Further improvements in image quality and speed are needed for optimal clinical integration.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiotherapy Technology
  • Image-Guided Interventions

Background:

  • Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a key imaging technique in image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT).
  • CBCTs provide accurate 3D anatomical data per treatment fraction, enabling adaptive corrections for interfractional uncertainties.
  • Accurate patient positioning is crucial for effective radiotherapy delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the technical development and implementation of linac-integrated CBCTs.
  • To present the "shifted detector" technique for extended field-of-view CBCT acquisition.
  • To investigate the use of CBCTs for adaptive dose calculations and automatic patient positioning.

Main Methods:

  • Description of hardware components and operating parameters for standard CBCT acquisition.

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  • Implementation of the "shifted detector" technique for extended imaging.
  • Evaluation of CBCTs for adaptive dose calculations and automated patient positioning.

    • Main Results:

    • Linac-integrated CBCTs demonstrate significant potential for correcting interfractional treatment errors.
    • The "shifted detector" technique enables acquisition of complete images for extended fields of view.
    • Initial investigations show CBCTs can be reliably used for adaptive dose calculations and automatic patient positioning.

    Conclusions:

    • Linac-integrated CBCTs hold great promise for enhancing radiotherapy accuracy by correcting interfractional errors.
    • Areas for improvement include CBCT image quality and reconstruction speed.
    • Developing clinical strategies for optimal CBCT application is a key future task.