Application of PET-LINAC in Biology-guided Radiotherapy / 中国医疗器械杂志
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation
;
(6): 237-241, 2023.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-982220
ABSTRACT
Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) is a novel technique of external beam radiotherapy, combining positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) with a linear accelerator (LINAC). The key innovation is to utilize PET signals from tracers in tumor tissues for real-time tracking and guiding beamlets. Compared with a traditional LINAC system, a BgRT system is more complex in hardware design, software algorithm, system integration and clinical workflow. RefleXion Medical has developed the world's first BgRT system. Nevertheless, its actively advertised function, PET-guided radiotherapy, is still in the research and development phase. In this review study, we presented a number of issues related to BgRT, including its technical advantages and potential challenges.
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Main subject:
Particle Accelerators
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Radiotherapy Dosage
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Biology
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Algorithms
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Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
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Radiotherapy, Image-Guided
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Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
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