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  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Physics
  • Radiotherapy Planning

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  • Physical 3D treatment planning generates numerous dose distribution parameters.
  • Individual conformal indices for dose evaluation are controversial and often ineffective.
  • Detecting underdosages in planning target volumes (PTVs) and overdosages in normal tissue is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design a rapid method for checking radiation dose distributions.
  • To utilize multiple indices for a comprehensive evaluation.
  • To identify under- and overdosages in PTVs and normal tissues.

Main Methods:

  • Analyzed dose distributions from 215 cancer patients using 3DCRT, radiosurgery, IMRT, IMAT, and tomotherapy.
  • Selected six conformation and homogeneity indices (CI, CN, CICRU, COV, C∆, HI) based on ICRU recommendations.
  • Visualized index values as a hexagon and calculated a modified test function (F).

Main Results:

  • Intensity-modulated arc therapy (IMAT) and tomotherapy demonstrated superior index values and lower standard deviations.
  • Hexagonal graphic analysis qualitatively assessed PTV and normal tissue over/underdosing through distortion patterns.
  • The calculated F values correlated with the observed hexagonal distortions.

Conclusions:

  • Relying on a single conformal index for dose distribution evaluation is insufficient.
  • A combination of several indices, presented graphically (hexagon) or via a test function, offers a viable solution.
  • This approach aids in the decision support for radiotherapy planning.