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Yunfei Hu1, James D Rijken2, Marius Arnesen3
1Icon Cancer Centre Gosford, Gosford, New South Wales, Australia.
Introduction:
The role of imaging in radiotherapy is becoming increasingly important. Verification of imaging parameters prior to treatment planning is essential for safe and effective clinical practice.
Methods:
This study described the development and clinical implementation of ImageCompliance, an automated, GUI-based script designed to verify and enforce correct CT and MRI parameters during radiotherapy planning.
Results:
Since its deployment, ImageCompliance has processed more than 48,000 CT and MRI studies. The integration of the centralized database eliminated the need for manual uploads, reducing workflow inefficiencies. The multi-tier warning system facilitated timely identification of deviations from protocol, thereby supporting clinical decision-making and ensuring protocol adherence.
Conclusion:
The clinical implementation of ImageCompliance safeguards geometric and dosimetric accuracy, informs margin selection, and enhances governance over imaging protocols. It represents an effective strategy for the verification of CT/MRI imaging protocol compliance for radiotherapy.
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