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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy quality assurance (IMRT QA) passing rates fluctuate daily, indicating potential linear accelerator issues. Analyzing these patterns helps predict and address uncertainties for improved radiation treatment precision.

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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Quality Assurance

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  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a precise form of radiation delivery.
  • Quality assurance (QA) for IMRT is crucial for patient safety and treatment efficacy.
  • Current IMRT QA protocols using 2D diode arrays may use overly strict tolerance limits due to observed passing rate variability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patterns in IMRT QA passing rates using a 2D diode array.
  • To identify potential sources of uncertainty affecting treatment delivery.
  • To correlate passing rate fluctuations with potential mechanical or tuning issues in linear accelerators.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated five complex clinical prostate IMRT plans using a 2D diode array.
  • Repeated QA measurements for each plan five times over 1.5 months.
  • Compared calculated planar doses from the treatment planning system with 2D diode array measurements, analyzing individual passing rates per beam.

Main Results:

  • Average passing rates per plan ranged from 94% to 97%, with average percent differences between -7.67% and 17.61%.
  • Standard deviation of passing rates varied significantly, from 0.13% to 9.63% among beams.
  • Higher standard deviations were observed for QA repeated across different days (up to 6.05%) compared to the same day (up to 0.21%), with discrepancies noted at specific beam angles (155°, 205°).

Conclusions:

  • Observed day-to-day inconsistencies in IMRT QA passing rates suggest variability in treatment delivery.
  • Lower passing rates at specific angles may indicate mechanical or tuning problems with the linear accelerator.
  • Early detection of these uncertainties through pattern analysis can enhance the precision of radiation therapy.