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  • Radiological Imaging
  • Radiation Dosimetry

Background:

  • Flat-detector computed tomography (FD-CT) systems utilize large irradiation fields, posing challenges for conventional dose assessment using computed tomography dose index (CTDI) with a 100 mm integration length.
  • Existing CTDI protocols, defined with a 100 mm integration length (CTDI(L=100 mm)), are impractical for FD-CT due to the need for larger ionization chambers and phantoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the applicability of the CTDI concept and explore practical dosimetry approaches for FD-CT.
  • To evaluate the accuracy of Monte Carlo (MC) simulations and extended phantom measurements for FD-CT dose assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the ImpactMC simulation tool for dose characteristic assessment, calibrated with air kerma measurements.
  • Conducted experimental validation on an Axiom Artis C-arm system with a 40 cm x 30 cm flat detector.
  • Performed dose measurements in cylindrical PMMA phantoms (160 mm and 320 mm diameter) with lengths ranging from 150 mm to 900 mm at 70 kV and 125 kV, comparing results with 100 mm and 250 mm ionization chambers and TLD profiles.

Main Results:

  • MC simulations and measurements showed excellent agreement (within 5%) with CTDI measurements and TLD profiles, respectively.
  • Standard CTDI phantoms (150 mm z-extent) significantly underestimate central dose (up to 55%), while a 600 mm z-extent phantom sufficiently approximates CTDI(infinity) (within 1% baseline deviation).
  • Ionization chambers with 100 mm and 250 mm lengths provided limited accuracy; a 600 mm integration length was necessary to approximate CTDI(infinity) within 1%.

Conclusions:

  • MC simulations offer a practical and accurate method for estimating CTDI(infinity) by assessing conversion factors, eliminating the need for specialized long phantoms and chambers.
  • An extended phantom z-extent of 600 mm is deemed sufficient for accurate FD-CT dose assessment.
  • Current CTDI(L=100 mm) protocols are inadequate for FD-CT, necessitating adapted dosimetry approaches.