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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Image Analysis

Background:

  • Accurate radiation isocenter localization is critical for precise radiotherapy delivery.
  • Existing methods for isocenter verification can be time-consuming and vendor-specific.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel phantom and analysis software for rapid and accurate radiation isocenter determination.
  • To achieve an accuracy of less than 1 mm using Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPID).
  • To create a vendor-independent solution for isocenter localization and calibration.

Main Methods:

  • A phantom constructed from LEGO blocks was used with a 10 × 10 cm2 collimator setting.
  • EPID images were acquired at various gantry and collimator angles.
  • Automated analysis software determined jaw positions and phantom center, comparing distances after 180° collimator rotation.
  • The system's accuracy was verified by imaging before and after applying calculated offsets and compared to star-shot analysis.

Main Results:

  • The developed system achieved an accuracy of approximately 0.3 mm in predicting offsets.
  • Isocenter location agreement within 0.5 mm was found when compared to star-shot analysis.
  • The phantom and software demonstrated reproducibility independent of imaging sessions and were validated on two different linac manufacturers.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed LEGO phantom and analysis software provide a quick, objective, and accurate method for radiation isocenter localization.
  • The system is vendor-independent, enhancing its applicability across different radiotherapy facilities.
  • Integration of a Varian Optical Guidance Platform (OGP) calibration array allows for reduced setup uncertainty during calibration.