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Raj K Panta¹, Paul Segars, Fang-Fang Yin

¹Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.

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A new computer program and framework enable the use of the 4D extended cardiac torso (XCAT) digital phantom for 4D radiotherapy research, improving motion tracking accuracy.

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Radiotherapy Research
Medical Imaging

Background:

The 4D extended cardiac torso (XCAT) digital phantom is crucial for advanced radiotherapy (RT) research.
Implementing and utilizing the 4D XCAT phantom requires specialized tools and a structured framework.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a comprehensive framework for the implementation of the 4D XCAT digital phantom.
To develop and validate a computer program for the characterization and application of the 4D XCAT phantom in 4D RT research.

Main Methods:

Developed a computer program for generating, reviewing, and analyzing 4D XCAT images.
Integrated motion tracking algorithms and validated them against manual methods.
Analyzed 4D CT images and respiratory signals to characterize phantom behavior.

Main Results:

The motion tracking algorithm demonstrated high accuracy, with a mean difference of 1.2 mm in motion amplitude compared to manual measurements.
Lesion motion was found to be dependent on distance to the diaphragm and diaphragm motion amplitude.
The 4D XCAT phantom accurately reproduced irregular breathing patterns, enabling the generation of clinically comparable treatment plans.

Conclusions:

An integrated software solution was developed for comprehensive 4D XCAT image processing.
A robust framework is now established for leveraging the 4D XCAT phantom in 4D radiotherapy research.