Simulation and “Virtual Patient” in Radiotherapy
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Georgios Sakas
Abstract
CT simulators are software systems used in the radiotherapy clinics for simulating the radiation beams of a radiotherapy treatment plan. They use acquired Computed Tomography (CT) data set of the patient, including the external patient´s skin landmarks, instead of the physical patient. The implemented high-end visualization techniques allow the users to simulate every function of the treatment machine including the mechanical component movements, radiation beam projection and fluoroscopy. The virtual simulation concept provides the physicians with ergonomic volume definition and anatomy navigation tools.
Zusammenfassung
CT Simulatoren sind Softwaresysteme, welche in Kliniken benutzt werden um die Bestrahlungsgänge vor einer Radiotherapie zu simulieren. Sie benutzen CT Daten anstatt des echten Patienten inklusive seiner Hautmarkierungen. Die Implementierte Visualisierung ermöglicht die Simulation aller Funktionen der Bestrahlungsmaschine u.a. mechanische Bewegungen, Projektionen der Strahlengänge und Fluoroskopie. Das Konzept der virtuellen Simulation ermöglicht den Klinikern eine ergonomische Definition des Zielvolumens sowie verbesserte anatomische Navigation.
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