Visualization of 3D Volumetric Lung Dynamics for Real-Time External Beam Lung Radiotherapy
Year: 2011
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: This paper reports on the usage of physics-based 3D volumetric lung dynamic models for visualizing and monitoring the radiation dose deposited on the lung of a human subject during lung radiotherapy. The dynamic model of each subject is computed from a 4D Computed Tomography (4DCT) imaging acquired before the treatment. The 3D lung deformation and the radiation dose deposited are computed using Graphics Processing Units (GPU). Additionally, using the dynamic lung model, the airflow inside the lungs during the treatment is also investigated. Results show the radiation dose deposited on the lung tumor as well as the surrounding tissues, the combination of which is patient-specific and varies from one treatment fraction to another.
Authors: Santhanam Anand P., Neelakkantan Harini, Min Yugang, Papp Nicolene, Bhargava Akash, Erhart Kevin, Long Xiang, Mitchell Rebecca, Divo Eduardo, Kassab Alain, Ilegbusi Olusegun, Ruddy Bari H., Rolland Jannick P., Meeks Sanford L., Kupelian Patrick A.
Language: English
Subfield: Radiation
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4407832912