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  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiotherapy
  • Deep Learning

Background:

  • Computed Tomography (CT) images for radiotherapy planning often use thick slices to reduce radiation dose and simplify contouring.
  • Low through-plane resolution in CT images can compromise the accuracy of radiation dose calculations.
  • Current methods necessitate extensive manual contouring and planning on multiple slices due to limited resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a self-supervised deep learning workflow for synthesizing high through-plane resolution CT images from low-resolution inputs.
  • To enhance the accuracy of CT image data used in radiotherapy planning, particularly for pediatric patients.
  • To reduce the need for extensive manual segmentation and planning on numerous CT slices.

Main Methods:

  • A self-supervised deep learning workflow was developed to learn the mapping from low-resolution (LR) to high-resolution (HR) CT images in the axial plane.
  • High-resolution sagittal and coronal images were generated using parallel-trained neural networks fed with respective LR inputs.
  • The method was validated on CT simulation images from head and neck cancer (1 mm slice thickness) and lung cancer patients (3 mm slice thickness) cohorts.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method successfully generated high through-plane resolution CT images, validated qualitatively and quantitatively across both patient cohorts.
  • Statistically significant improvements were observed in various quantitative metrics, including mean absolute error, edge keeping index, and structural similarity index measurement.
  • The self-supervised approach demonstrated its capability without reliance on ground truth CT images for training.

Conclusions:

  • The self-supervised deep learning workflow effectively synthesizes high through-plane resolution CT images for radiotherapy planning.
  • The study confirms that in-plane high-resolution information can effectively guide through-plane high-resolution generation.
  • This innovative approach holds promise for improving medical image resolution and potentially enhancing radiotherapy treatment planning accuracy.