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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Radiotherapy Quality Assurance

Background:

  • Accurate dose delivery verification is critical in Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT).
  • Traditional quality assurance (QA) methods may not fully capture dose distribution accuracy.
  • Integrating electronic portal imaging device (EPID) data with treatment planning systems (TPS) offers a novel approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of using an EPID and multileaf collimator (MLC) log files for determining delivered doses in VMAT.
  • To evaluate the agreement between planned and delivered dose distributions using these integrated methods.
  • To compare EPID-based QA results with those obtained from a ScandiDos Delta4 dosimeter.

Main Methods:

  • EPID fluence images were acquired and processed using MATLAB to generate an opening density matrix (ODM).
  • MLC log files provided actual MLC positions and gantry angles for dose calculation in the Pinnacle3 TPS.
  • 3D gamma index analysis (3 mm/3% criteria) was performed for EPID and log file data; 2D gamma analysis was done using the Delta4 phantom.

Main Results:

  • The average 3D gamma index using EPID images was 96.1% ± 2.2%.
  • The average 3D gamma index using MLC log files was 98.7% ± 0.5%.
  • The average 2D gamma from the Delta4 dosimeter was 98.1% ± 2.1%.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of EPID measurements, MLC log files, and TPS provides a viable method for VMAT plan QA.
  • This integrated approach enhances the accuracy and reliability of dose verification in radiotherapy.
  • Further implementation of EPID-based QA can improve patient safety and treatment efficacy.