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  • Radiological Imaging
  • Computational Science

Background:

  • Personalized dosimetry in computed tomography (CT) requires accurate patient-specific models and X-ray source data for Monte Carlo (MC) simulations.
  • Current methods for CT dosimetry may lack the precision needed for individualized dose assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate procedures for determining and verifying CT X-ray source models for personalized dosimetry.
  • To enable accurate Monte Carlo simulations of CT scans using non-invasively determined source models.

Main Methods:

  • Developed mobile equipment and custom software for non-invasive determination of equivalent CT X-ray source models under clinical conditions.
  • Used physical anthropomorphic phantoms with real-time dose probes to measure accumulated dose at five positions during CT scans.
  • Employed ImpactMC software for Monte Carlo simulations, using scan parameters, determined source models, and material-segmented phantom images.

Main Results:

  • Simulated 3D dose distributions and compared calculated doses with measured values in phantoms, achieving agreement within an estimated 10% relative uncertainty.
  • Demonstrated the viability and speed of the developed procedures on General Electric and Toshiba (Canon) CT scanners.
  • Confirmed applicability to various scanner types under clinical conditions without requiring service mode access.

Conclusions:

  • The developed procedures are effective for determining and verifying equivalent X-ray source models essential for personalized CT dosimetry.
  • These methods facilitate rapid and accurate dose calculations based on post-scan Monte Carlo simulations.
  • The approach enhances the potential for precise, patient-specific radiation dose management in CT imaging.