3D Filtered Backprojection Fundamentals, Practicalities, and Applications
|
|
- Natalie Newman
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Education Image Reconstruction I 3D Filtered Backprojection Fundamentals, Practicalities, and Applications eff Siewerdsen, PhD Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University ohns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine and Engineering Acknowledgments I-STAR Laboratory Imaging for Surgery, Therapy, and Radiology Hopkins Collaborators W Stayman, W Zbijewski (BME) Y Otake, Lee (Comp. Science) R Taylor, G Hager (Comp. Science) Prince (Electrical Engineering) D Reh (Head and Neck Surgery) G Gallia (Neurosurgery) Khanna (Spine Surgery) Wong (Radiation Oncology) Carrino (MSK Radiology) Funding Support National Institutes of Health Carestream Health (Rochester NY) Siemens Healthcare (XP, Erlangen) Disclosures Medical Advisory Board, Carestream Health Medical Advisory Board, Siemens Healthcare Elekta Oncology Systems Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 1
2 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Evolution and Proliferation of CT Sir Godfrey Hounsfield Nobel Prize, 1979 Evolution and Proliferation of CT c c Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 2
3 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Overview Computed Tomography Generations Natural history and new technology 3D Image Reconstruction Filtered backprojection Basics and practicalities Open-source resources Image Quality Artfiacts Spatial Resolution Contrast Resolution Noise Proliferation and Applications Diagnostic imaging Image-guided interventions First-Generation CT Scan and Rotate: Linear scan of source and detector Line integral measured at each position: p(x) x x x x x x x x Rotate source-detector Dq Repeat linear scan Projection data: p(x,q) p(x) Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 3
4 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: CT Generations 1 st Generation (1970) 2 nd Generation (1972) Pencil Beam Translation / Rotation Fan Beam Translation / Rotation WA Kalender, Computed Tomography, 2 nd Edition (2005) CT Generations 3 rd Generation (1976) 4 th Generation (1978) Fan Beam Continuous Rotation WA Kalender, Computed Tomography, 2 nd Edition (2005) Fan Beam Continuous Tube Rotation Stationary Detector Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 4
5 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Helical (Spiral CT) Pitch <1 : Overlap Higher z-resolution Higher dose Pitch >1: Non-overlap Lower z-resolution Lower patient dose Pitch = Table increment / rotation (mm) Beam collimation width (mm) WA Kalender, Computed Tomography, 2 nd Edition (2005) Dual-Source CT University of Zurich zoom Two complete x-ray and data acquisition systems on one gantry. 330 ms rotation time (effective 83 ms scan time) Siemens Healthcare Somatom Definition Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 5
6 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Recent Advances: Cone-Beam CT Fully 3-D Volumetric CT Conventional CT: Fan-Beam 1-D Detector Rows Slice Reconstruction Multiple Rotations Cone-Beam CT: Cone-Beam Collimation Large-Area Detector 3-D Volume Images Single Rotation Filtered Backprojection: The Basics Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 6
7 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Implementation Loop over all views (all q) Projection at angle q p(x,q) Filtered Projection g(x,q) Backproject g(x,q). Add to image m(x,y) m(x,y) The Sinogram p(x,q) p(x) The Sinogram: Line integral projection p(x) measured at each angle q p(x;q) Sinogram q p(x;q) x Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 7
8 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Filtered Backprojection Simple Backprojection: Trace projection data p(x;q) through the reconstruction matrix from the detector (x) to the source Simple backprojection yields radial density (1/r) Therefore, a point-object is reconstructed as (1/r) Solution: Filter the projection data by a ramp filter r p(x;q) X-ray source Filtered Backprojection The Filtered Sinogram: Convolve with RampKernel(x) p(x)*rampkernel(x) Equivalent to Fourier product M(f x ) f x p(x;q) p(x;q) q p(x;q)*rampkernel(x) x X-ray source Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 8
9 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Filtered Backprojection Projection Data p(x,q) 3D Reconstruction (Axial Slice) m(x,y,z) Cone-Beam Geometry Definitions and Coordinate Systems Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 9
10 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: 3D Filtered Backprojection Raw Projection Data 3D Filtered Backprojection Offset-Gain (and Defect) Correction Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 10
11 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: 3D Filtered Backprojection Log Normalization 3D Filtered Backprojection Cosine Weighting (Feldkamp Weights) v u Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 11
12 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: 3D Filtered Backprojection Data Redundancy (Parker) Weights q u 3D Filtered Backprojection Ramp Filter Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 12
13 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: 3D Filtered Backprojection Smoothing / Apodization Filter Evolution of the Projection Data Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 13
14 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: 3D Filtered Backprojection Backprojection Repeat # of voxels # of projections Evolution of the 3D Recon Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 14
15 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Open-Source Resources OSCaR Open-Source Cone-Beam Reconstructor MATLAB Source code (m) Function call (m) Executable UI (exe) Intended user Education Research Input data types jpg, raw, png, etc. Flexible, transparent Filters, voxel size, Reconstruction filters Open-Source Resources PortoRECO Portable Reconstruction C# / C++ Source code (C#) Executable UI (exe) Intended user Education Research Input data types jpg, raw, png, etc. Flexible, transparent Filters, voxel size, Reconstruction filters Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 15
16 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Artifacts Artifacts Rings Shading Streaks Motion Lag Metal Truncation Cone-Beam Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 16
17 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: 1) Reduced contrast Reduction of DCT# 2) Image artifacts Cupping and streaks Artifacts: X-ray Scatter Contrast (mm -1 ) BR-SR1 Breast in Water 3) Increased image noise Reduced DQE C SPR 0 d e Reduced soft-tissue detectability C' C o ln d 1 SPR SPR (%) A big problem for cone-beam CT: SPR is very large for large cone angles (i.e., large FOV) Artifacts: X-ray Scatter 1) Reduced contrast Reduction of DCT# 2) Image artifacts Cupping and streaks 3) Increased image noise Reduced DQE Reduced soft-tissue detectability A big problem for cone-beam CT: SPR is very large for large cone angles (i.e., large FOV) Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 17
18 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Artifacts: X-ray Scatter 1) Reduced contrast Reduction of DCT# 2) Image artifacts Cupping and streaks 3) Increased image noise Reduced DQE Reduced soft-tissue detectability SPR (%) 100 Pelvis Abdomen 10 Chest Extremity Air Field of View (z) (cm) A big problem for cone-beam CT: SPR is very large for large cone angles (i.e., large FOV) Image Quality Key Image Quality Metrics Image Uniformity CT # Accuracy Spatial resolution Contrast resolution Noise (and NPS) CNR NEQ Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 18
19 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Uniformity / Stationarity Signal Uniformity Stationarity of the mean Shading artifacts Beam-hardening Truncation Noise Uniformity Stationarity of the noise WSS of second-order statistics Physical effects: Quantum noise Bowtie filter Sampling effects: Intrinsic to FBP Number of projections View aliasing (3.8 ± 4.2) (5.6 ± 2.4) (-1.3 ± 6.2) (4.4 ± 4.2) Mean Signal (/mm) (4.6 ± 3.2) 0.20 D HU = ( ) HU = 3.3 HU SPR ~0 SPR ~100% Distance (mm) Uniformity / Stationarity Signal Uniformity Stationarity of the mean Shading artifacts Beam-hardening Truncation Variance Maps s 2 (x,y) s 2 (/mm)2 Noise Uniformity Stationarity of the noise WSS of second-order statistics Physical effects: Quantum noise Bowtie filter Sampling effects: Intrinsic to FBP Number of projections View aliasing Variance Cylinder + Bowtie Cylinder + Bowtie Air Water Cylinder Air Distance (mm) Water Cylinder Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 19
20 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Spatial Resolution (line-pairs per mm) Minimum resolvable line-pair group Spatial Resolution (Modulation Transfer Function) Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 20
21 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Spatial Resolution (Modulation Transfer Function) Signal (mm -1 ) 127 mm Wire in H 2 O Measured Steel Wire System MTF Spatial Frequency (mm -1 ) MTF f, f FT LSF x, y x y Image Noise CT image noise depends on Dose Detector efficiency Voxel size Axial, a xy Slice thickness, a z Reconstruction filter 2 s k K E 1 D a o xy 3 xy az Barrett, Gordon, and Hershel (1976) Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 21
22 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Image Noise Dose Reconstruction Filter Noise (CT#) s ~ a b X Smooth Sharp Dose (mgy) Noise-Power Spectrum The NPS describes Frequency content (correlation) NPS a ax y az f, f, f DFT DI x, y, z x y L L Magnitude of fluctuations z x y L z 2 Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 22
23 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Noise-Power Spectrum Axial Plane (x,y) Axial NPS S(f x, f y ) Noise-Power Spectrum Sagittal Plane (x,z) Sagittal NPS S(f x, f z ) Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 23
24 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: NPS(f x, f y, f z ) Noise-Power Spectrum Axial domain: Filtered-ramp Mid-Pass Longitudinal domain: Band-limited Low-Pass Contrast A large-area transfer characteristic Defined: As an absolute difference in mean pixel values: For example: C = 0.18 cm cm -1 = 0.02 cm -2 or C = -100 HU 0 HU = 100 HU ROI #2 ROI #1 As a relative difference in mean pixel values: For example: C = 0.18 cm cm cm -1 ~ 10% Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 24
25 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Contrast-to-Noise Ratio CNR Soft-Tissue-Simulating Spheres 100 kvp 103 HU 88 HU 66 HU 45 HU 25 HU 22 HU 11 HU Dose to Isocenter (mgy) 23.3 mgy 9.6 mgy 2.9 mgy 0.6 mgy Proliferation of CT Technologies and Applications Diagnostic Imaging Specialty Applications and Image-Guided Procedures Trade names removed. Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 25
26 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Proliferation of CT Technologies and Applications Breast Screening / Diagnosis. M. Boone (UC Davis) Iodine-Enhanced Tumor Imaging Proliferation of CT Technologies and Applications Upper Extremities Morphology, Function, and Quantitation Dual-Energy CBCT Lower Extremities Weight-Bearing Iodine Calcium Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 26
27 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Proliferation of CT Technologies and Applications Skull Base Surgery CBCT C-Arm Spine / Orthopaedics Thoracic Surgery Proliferation of CT Technologies and Applications Head and Neck Sarcoma Lung Prostate Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 27
28 . H. Siewerdsen et al. (AAPM 2011, Vancouver BC) For PPT slides, contact: Summary and Conclusions Proliferation of CT Increased utilization (and related challenges) New technology (e.g., cone-beam CT) Specialty applications Open Source OSCaR, PortoRECO Others? (Please contact me.) More to Come This Week: 1.) Siewerdsen Filtered Backprojection Fundamentals (MON-A-311) 2.) Fessler Iterative Image Reconstruction (TUE-A-211) 3.) Yu Optimization of image acquisition and recon (WED-E-110) Information and Handouts: Department of Biomedical Engineering ohns Hopkins University 28
2017 ACR Computed Tomography Quality Control Manual FAQS
Updated 11-15-2017 2017 ACR Computed Tomography Quality Control Manual FAQS Q. The updated 2017 ACR Computed Tomography Quality Control Manual has been released. (Visit www.acr.org/education/education-catalog.)
More informationTreatment Quality Assurance Cone Beam Image Guided Radiation Therapy. Jean-Pierre Bissonnette, PhD, MCCPM
Treatment Quality Assurance Cone Beam Image Guided Radiation Therapy Jean-Pierre Bissonnette, PhD, MCCPM Disclosure Work supported, in part, by Elekta Oncology Systems Commercial Interest in Penta-Guide
More informationGENESIS Edition Transforming CT
GENESIS Edition Transforming CT 2 Transforming clinical confidence Transforming patient experience Transforming your workspace GENESIS Edition Transforming CT Brought to you by the leaders in area detector
More informationGENESIS Edition. Transforming CT
GENESIS Edition Transforming CT Transforming clinical confidence Transforming patient experience Transforming your workspace GENESIS Edition Transforming CT Brought to you by the leaders in area detector
More informationComputed Tomography: Optimization of acquisition protocols & Justification of clinical referrals. Koos Geleijns, medical physicist
Computed Tomography: Optimization of acquisition protocols & Justification of clinical referrals Koos Geleijns, medical physicist CT delivers excellent 3D image quality CT delivers excellent 3D image quality
More informationCTA Throughout the Ages
CTA Throughout the Ages Suhny Abbara, MD Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Director of Education, Cardiac MRCT Program Director Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
More informationR/F. Experiences Using SONIALVISION safire and the Utility of Tomosynthesis. 1. Introduction. 2. Basics of Tomosynthesis.
R/F Experiences Using SONIALVISION safire and the Utility of Tomosynthesis Radiology Division, Dokkyo Medical University Koshigaya Hospital Masahiro Nakajima Mr. Masahiro Nakajima 1. Introduction The hospital
More informationHandzettel 1. CARE Right Computed Tomography, committed to the right dose Ivo Driesser Austin, July 22 nd 2014
CARE Right Computed Tomography, committed to the right dose Ivo Driesser Austin, July 22 nd 2014 Answers for life. Answers for life. Is 1 msv the right dose for every patient? Female, 54 Abdominal CT Male,
More informationJonathon A. Nye, Ph.D Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA
Artifacts related to CT Jonathon A. Nye, Ph.D Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA Acknowledgements: Fabio Esteves MD 1, James Galt PhD 1, Perry Sprawls PhD 1, Robert Eisner PhD 2, James Hamill
More informationLow-dose and High-resolution Cardiovascular Imaging with Revolution* CT
GE Healthcare Case study Low-dose and High-resolution Cardiovascular Imaging with Revolution* CT Jean-Louis Sablayrolles, M.D. Laurent Macron, M.D. Jacques Feignoux, M.D. Centre Cardiologique du Nord,
More informationAAPM IGRT Recommendations
AAPM IGRT Recommendations Joint ICTP-IAEA International Workshop on the Implementation of Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) 8-12 May 2017 J. Daniel Bourland, PhD, DABR Professor, Departments of Radiation
More information} } 8/3/2016. Accounting for kv Imaging Dose. kilovoltage imaging devices/techniques. Current imaging dose determination methods
Accounting for kv Imaging Dose Parham Alaei, Ph.D. Department of Radiation Oncology University of Minnesota 1 2016 AAPM Annual Meeting - SAM Therapy Educational Course, TU-B-201-2 Washington, DC, August
More informationIntroduction to Radiation Therapy : Basics, and Recent Technologies
Introduction to Radiation Therapy : Basics, and Recent Technologies Pusan National University Undergraduate Student Seminar Justin. C. Park (Chun Joo Park) Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
More informationwww.aquilionprime.com WARNING: Any reference to x-ray exposure, intravenous contrast dosage, and other medication is intended as a reference guideline only. The guidelines in this document do not substitute
More informationOptimization of Low-Dose CT Protocol in Pediatric Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Optimization of Low-Dose CT Protocol in Pediatric Nuclear Medicine Imaging Hanna Piwowarska-Bilska 1, Leszek J. Hahn 2, Bozena Birkenfeld 1, Katarzyna Cichon-Bankowska 1, Maria H. Listewnik 1, and Piotr
More informationIAEA-TECDOC Dose Reduction in CT while Maintaining Diagnostic Confidence: A Feasibility/Demonstration Study
IAEA-TECDOC-1621 Dose Reduction in CT while Maintaining Diagnostic Confidence: A Feasibility/Demonstration Study IAEA-TECDOC-1621 Dose Reduction in CT while Maintaining Diagnostic Confidence: A Feasibility/Demonstration
More informationCT QA SOLUTIONS. Ensure Accurate Screening, Diagnosis and Monitoring
CT QA SOLUTIONS Ensure Accurate Screening, Diagnosis and Monitoring ACCREDITATION ADVANCED CT IMAGE QUALITY QA AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL CT CHARACTERIZATION MULTI-ENERGY CT CT PERFUSION QA COMPLETE CT
More informationLow Dose, Lightning Speed, Latest Applications
RXL EDITION Low Dose, Lightning Speed, Latest Applications The New Standard for Radiology Toshiba Medical Systems is committed to the development of new technologies to minimize radiation dose while maintaining
More informationExtending quality care to more people. Brivo CT315
GE Healthcare Extending quality care to more people. Brivo CT315 Big impact. Improving the quality of healthcare around the world is a goal we all share. But this can be a daunting challenge, with patients
More informationIntegrated on-board CBCT-US imaging system for soft tissue IGRT and real-time intra-fraction monitoring
Integrated on-board CBCT-US imaging system for soft tissue IGRT and real-time intra-fraction monitoring John Wong Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences Johns Hopkins University School of
More informationLeading Canadian Pediatric Hospital Continues to Drive Dose Down for Sick Children
Leading Canadian Pediatric Hospital Continues to Drive Dose Down for Sick Children At Canada s premier pediatric hospital also recognized as one of the world s foremost pediatric healthcare institutions
More informationPHYSICS OF DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY: MDPH
PHYSICS OF DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY: MDPH 614 McGill University: Medical Physics Unit GENERAL INFORMATION Physics of Diagnostic Radiology, MDPH 614 (3 credits) Mon & Wed, 11:00-12:30 / Glen Site, DS1-7001
More informationVolume 20 Number 7S Orth et al S539 Figure 1. Commercial C-arm-mounted flat-panel detector cone-beam CT system. (Available in color online at
C-arm Cone-beam CT: General Principles and Technical Considerations for Use in Interventional Radiology Robert C. Orth, MD, PhD, Michael J. Wallace, MD, and Michael D. Kuo, MD for the Technology Assessment
More informationThe World s First Adaptive Scanner
The World s First Adaptive Scanner SOMATOM Definition AS Excel Edition Answers for life. SOMATOM Definition AS Excel Edition 2 3 Siemens CT Vision Siemens CT Vision The justification for the existence
More informationRapidArc: Clinical Implementation
RapidArc: Clinical Implementation Fang-Fang Yin, PhD Q. Jackie Wu, PhD Acknowledgements Team efforts from staff at Duke Radiation Oncology, especially to Dr. J Chang, Dr. J O Daniel for providing slide
More informationlow Dose, Lightning Speed
CXL edition low Dose, Lightning Speed Maximize the potential of today s clinical resources. In today s demanding healthcare environment, you need a CT system that satisfies all your requirements on a day-to-day
More informationJoint ICTP/IAEA Advanced School on Dosimetry in Diagnostic Radiology and its Clinical Implementation May Dose Reference Levels
2033-7 Joint ICTP/ Advanced School on Dosimetry in Diagnostic Radiology and its Clinical Implementation 11-15 May 2009 Dose Reference Levels Peter Homolka EFOMP Training Course on Medical Physics in Diagnostic
More informationInvestigation of lung nodule detectability in low-dose 320-slice computed tomography
Investigation of lung nodule detectability in low-dose 320-slice computed tomography J. D. Silverman Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9,
More informationPatient dose from kilovoltage cone beam computed tomography imaging in radiation therapy
Patient dose from kilovoltage cone beam computed tomography imaging in radiation therapy Mohammad K. Islam a Department of Radiation Physics, Princess Margaret Hospital and Department of Radiation Oncology,
More informationE2E SBRT Thorax Phantom
E2E SBRT Thorax Phantom Model 036A-CVXX-xx SBRT END-TO-END SBRT TESTING SOLUTION SCAN PLAN LOCALIZE TREAT This product is available through: JRT Associates 800-22-0 2428 Almeda Avenue Suite 36 Norfolk,
More informationA New Standard for the Future
technology history For over 130 years, Toshiba has been a world leader in developing technology to improve the quality of life. Our 50,000 global patents demonstrate a long, rich history of leading innovation.
More informationMaking the difference with Live Image Guidance
OncoSuite Interventional X-ray Making the difference with Live Image Guidance Next generation of Image Guided Therapy in Interventional Oncology Live Image Guidance in Interventional Oncology OncoSuite:
More information3/6/2017 TOMOSYNTHESIS GUIDED BREAST BIOPSY LEARNING OBJECTIVES DISCLOSURES
TOMOSYNTHESIS GUIDED BREAST BIOPSY Amy Kerger, D.O. Assistant Professor The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center LEARNING OBJECTIVES What is the difference between
More informationMinimum Detectability and Dose Analysis for Size- based Optimization of CT Protocols. Christopher Craig Smitherman
Minimum Detectability and Dose Analysis for Size- based Optimization of CT Protocols by Christopher Craig Smitherman Graduate Program in Medical Physics Duke University Date: Approved: Ehsan Samei, Supervisor
More informationGE Healthcare. Introducing Veo * on Discovery * CT750 HD Great care by design
GE Healthcare Introducing Veo * on Discovery * CT750 HD Great care by design Radiologists and clinicians demand the ultimate levels of clarity and detail in their images. In making an informed and confident
More informationStrategies for Adaptive RT
Strategies for Adaptive RT Olga L. Green Disclosures Honoraria and travel grants from ViewRay, Inc. 1 Learning Objectives What is ART? What is needed to implement real-time, online ART in the clinic? Example
More informationFuture bound. Philips Ingenuity Core
Future bound Philips Ingenuity Core High reliability Low-dose, high-quality imaging and coverage, and the ability to personalize image quality* patient by patient. Expect excellence in routine imaging,
More informationNew Product Innovation Leadership
Philips Healthcare A Frost & Sullivan Position Paper Nadim Michel Daher TABLE OF CONTENTS SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION LEADERSHIP AWARD... 3 KEY INDUSTRY CHALLENGES ADDRESSED BY PHILIPS HEALTHCARE...
More informationComputed Tomography. Printed in Japan
Computed Tomography WARNING: Any reference to x-ray exposure, intravenous contrast dosage, and other medication is intended as a reference guideline only. The guidelines in this document do not substitute
More informationQuality Control Concerns for New Generations of CT, MRI, & PET
Quality Control Concerns for New Generations of CT, MRI, & PET David W. Jordan, Ph.D. Sr. Medical Physicist, UH Case Medical Center Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU Disclosures No financial disclosures
More informationMRI-Guided On-line Adaptive Radiotherapy The UCLA Physics Experience. Disclosures 8/3/2016
MRI-Guided On-line Adaptive Radiotherapy The UCLA Physics Experience James Lamb, Nzhde Agazaryan, Minsong Cao, Mitch Kamrava, Percy Lee, Daniel Low, David Thomas, Yingli Yang Department of Radiation Oncology
More informationClinical Applications. ImagingRite. Interventional Radiology
Clinical Applications ImagingRite Interventional Radiology ImagingRite, a comprehensive suite of imaging tools offered with Infinix -i angiographic systems, was designed to assist clinicians in optimizing
More informationPercutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy of pulmonary nodules under XperGuide cone-beam CT guidance
Clinical applications Percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy of pulmonary nodules under XperGuide cone-beam CT guidance G. Carrafiello F. Fontana M. Mangini F. Piacentino A. Cani C. Pellegrino C. Fugazzola
More informationAquilion ONE ViSION EDITION
Aquilion ONE ViSION EDITION Table of Contents ViSIONPROTECT... 12 ViSIONDESIGN... 16 ViSIONCLINIC...20 Emergency ONE... 22 Pediatric ONE... 22 Cardio ONE... 24 Neuro ONE... 26 Oncology ONE... 27 Interventional
More informationInterventional Tumor Therapy Minimally Invasive, Maximally Effective
Cover Story Interventional Oncology Interventional Tumor Therapy Minimally Invasive, Maximally Effective There is a continuous expansion of indications for interventional therapies in oncology. Thanks
More informationGE Healthcare. Optima * CT660 Second Edition
GE Healthcare Optima * CT660 Second Edition Your vision of quality care made real The Optima CT660 system helps you deliver competent, personalized care that helps fulfill your mission and please your
More informationIngenia MR-RT. MR Systems. The comprehensive MR-sim solution to fit your planning
Ingenia MR-RT MR Systems The comprehensive MR-sim solution to fit your planning Table of contents Experience the difference MRI makes 3 A comprehensive MR-sim solution 4 Position with precision 6 See clearly
More informationA New Tool for Benchmarking Cardiovascular Fluoroscopes a
Benchmarking Fluroroscopes Balter Sep 2000 page 1 of 6 A New Tool for Benchmarking Cardiovascular Fluoroscopes a Stephen Balter, Ph.D. b, Frederick A. Heupler, M.D. c Pei-Jan Paul Lin, Ph.D. d, Merill
More informationModern imaging techniques in the medical curriculum
Modern imaging techniques in the medical curriculum Prof. András s Palkó University of Szeged, Hungary 1 Radiology = diagnostic imaging + therapeutic intervention guided by imaging procedures OR the art
More informationInterventional CT: More Procedures, Reduced Dose, Improved Speed at Minimal Cost
www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare Interventional CT: More Procedures, Reduced Dose, Improved Speed at Minimal Cost St. Nicholas Hospital Answers for life. Key Benefits Clinical: Improved image quality including
More informationDual-Energy MDCT in Hypervascular Liver Tumors: Effect of Body Size on Selection of the Optimal Monochromatic Energy Level
Medical Physics and Informatics Original Research Mileto et al. Effect of Body Size on Dual-Energy MDCT of Hypervascular Liver Tumors Medical Physics and Informatics Original Research Achille Mileto 1
More informationDonna Newman B.A. RT ( R) CNMT Director of Professional Practice ISRRT
Donna Newman B.A. RT ( R) CNMT Director of Professional Practice ISRRT Responsibilities Worker (BSS 3.83) Workers shall: follow any applicable rules for protection use properly the monitoring devices and
More informationImaging Biomarkers: Paradigm Change Towards Personalized Medicine
Biomedical Imaging Research Group (GIBI 2 30 ) Imaging Biomarkers: Paradigm Change Towards Personalized Medicine Ana Penadés Blasco Marseille, 28 th march 2015 GIBI2 30 -Clinical Area of Medical Imaging
More informationTENDER # SUPPLY OF MOBILE C-ARM RADIOGRAPHY/FLUOROCOPY SYSTEM FOR WESTERN HEALTH
TENDER # 0571-1707 SUPPLY OF MOBILE C-ARM RADIOGRAPHY/FLUOROCOPY SYSTEM FOR WESTERN HEALTH Amendment tice issued April 13,2017 1. The closing date time is amended to May 5 th,2017 2:00PM 2. The specifications
More informationDevelopment of Methods for Evaluation and Optimization of Chest Tomosynthesis. Angelica Svalkvist
Development of Methods for Evaluation and Optimization of Chest Tomosynthesis Angelica Svalkvist Department of Radiation Physics, Institute of Clinical Sciences Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg
More informationOptimizing Adaptive Workflows Using RapidPlan at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
Case Study RapidPlan Adaptive Workflows Optimizing Adaptive Workflows Using RapidPlan at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre Introduction Adaptive radiotherapy is the practice of adapting to changes
More informationNew PET/CT from Siemens helps more patients benefit from premium technologies
Press Healthcare Erlangen, October 9, 2015 EANM 2015, Congress Center Hamburg (CCH) New PET/CT from Siemens helps more patients benefit from premium technologies Versatile new PET/CT system addresses a
More informationPerformance Evaluation of Material Decomposition With Rapid-Kilovoltage-Switching Dual-Energy CT and Implications for Assessing Bone Mineral Density
Medical Physics and Informatics Original Research Wait et al. Assessment of Bone Mineral Density With Rapid-Kilovoltage- Switching DECT Downloaded from www.ajronline.org by 148.251.232.83 on 5/14/18 from
More informationUnderstanding The Provider Registration Scorecard. Powered By
Understanding The Provider Registration Scorecard Powered By Understanding Your Scorecard The provider registration scorecard is divided into section scores based on the information that your facility
More informationInvestigation of C-Arm Cone-Beam CT-Guided Surgery of the Frontal Recess
The Laryngoscope Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. 2005 The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc. Investigation of C-Arm Cone-Beam CT-Guided Surgery of the Frontal Recess
More informationMotiva: a TV-based platform for remote patient management
Technology news New products Motiva: a TV-based platform for remote patient management a simplified user interface, a secure broadband connection and a standard set-top box. A nurse care manager, using
More informationMadan Rehani. ICRP Committee 3
Madan Rehani ICRP Committee 3 Rehani. ICRP Abu Dhabi 2 Rehani. ICRP Abu Dhabi 3 Rehani. ICRP Abu Dhabi 4 Rehani. ICRP Abu Dhabi 5 Rehani. ICRP Abu Dhabi 6 Rehani. ICRP Abu Dhabi 7 Radiological Protection
More informationThe Most Popular CT in the World *
www.siemens.com/healthcare The Most Popular CT in the World * SOMATOM Emotion Excel Edition *Based on the number of systems sold worldwide. Answers for life. 2 Emotion SOMATOM Emotion Excel Edition 3 CT
More informationDual-Modality Imaging: Combining Anatomy and Function*
CONTINUING EDUCATION Dual-Modality Imaging: Combining Anatomy and Function* David W. Townsend Department of Medicine and Radiology, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville Tennessee Structure
More informationUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE Graduate Studies A WRITTEN DIRECTIVE SURROGATE FOR PHYSICIAN REAL-TIME IGRT APPROVAL
1 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE Graduate Studies A WRITTEN DIRECTIVE SURROGATE FOR PHYSICIAN REAL-TIME IGRT APPROVAL A Research Project Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
More informationPropel your imaging abilities into the future.
GE Healthcare Propel your imaging abilities into the future. SIGNA CREATOR Imagine what MR can be. Leap ahead and create your future in imaging. Meet SIGNA Creator, named for its ability to help you create
More informationDisclaimer and Notices.
Fluoroscopy Dose Reduction and Clinical Management Fluoroscopy Trajectories (Curves), Global Dose Monitoring and Tracking of Patient Dose. Pei Jan Paul Lin, Ph.D. Division of Radiation Physics and Biology
More informationPhysicists Quality Control for MR Equipment
Physicists Quality Control for MR Equipment Geoffrey D. Clarke, Ph.D. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 1 Overview ABR and the role of the Qualified Medical Physicist/ MR Scientist
More informationGastrointestinal Imaging Original Research
Gastrointestinal Imaging Original Research Schindera et al. Abdominal CT for Obese Patients Gastrointestinal Imaging Original Research Sebastian T. Schindera 1,2 Devang Odedra 1 Diego Mercer 1 Seng Thipphavong
More informationSpectral CT: A Brave New World of Quantitative, Functional Imaging
G E M S T O N E S P E C T R A L I M A G I N G C L I N I C A L V A L U E Spectral CT: A Brave New World of Quantitative, Functional Imaging CT has long been considered an excellent method for viewing high-resolution
More informationVMAT Treatment Planning
Swedish Medical Center VMAT Treatment Planning David Shepard Swedish Cancer Institute Seattle, WA Founded in 1910 by Dr. Nils Johanson and a group of Seattle s leading Swedish-born businessmen. We treat
More informationIntroductory Presentation: EURAMED s Vision on Medical Radiation Protection (Research)
Introductory Presentation: EURAMED s Vision on Medical Radiation Protection (Research) Christoph Hoeschen Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg on behalf of the executive board What is EURAMED?!!!Since
More informationMETHOD TO EVALUATE BIAXIAL STRETCH RATIOS IN STRETCH BLOW MOLDING
METHOD TO EVALUATE BIAXIAL STRETCH RATIOS IN STRETCH BLOW MOLDING Masoud Allahkarami 1, 2, Sudheer Bandla 2, and Jay C. Hanan 1 1 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa,
More informationImpact of patient rotational errors on target and critical structure dose in IMRT: A 3D simulation study
University of Wollongong Research Online Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences 2013 Impact of patient rotational errors on target
More informationThe field of otolaryngology has proven to be a natural. Intraoperative cone-beam CT for guidance of temporal bone surgery
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (2006) 134, 801-808 ORIGINAL RESEARCH Intraoperative cone-beam CT for guidance of temporal bone surgery Mark A. Rafferty, MD, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, PhD, Yvonne Chan,
More informationPERFORM Operating Document. Radiation Dose Estimates, Calculations and Tracking Methodology
PERFORM Operating Document Radiation Dose Estimates, Calculations and Tracking Methodology PC-POD-IM-003-v03 Revision History Version Reason for Revision Date 01 New POD Jul/27/2015 02 Update section 2.2
More informationStereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Planning and Delivery
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Planning and Delivery Yong Yang, Ph.D. Department of Radiation Oncology Stanford University 6 AAPM Therapy Educational Course Stanford Radiation Physics Lei Xing, Ph.D.
More informationI M A G E G U I D E D R A D I A T I O N T H E R A P Y. Elekta XVI. Inspiring clinical confidence
I M A G E G U I D E D R A D I A T I O N T H E R A P Y Elekta XVI Inspiring clinical confidence 1 New levels of precision and accuracy Tumor target motion is a significant factor in inhibiting increasing
More informationDepartment of Radio Diagnosis
Department of Radio Diagnosis S.No. Name of Equipment Specification Qty required Suggested Manufacturers Name Approx Unit cost (Rs.) Usage 1 Digital substraction angiography (D.S.A.) A single plane, ceiling
More informationGoing Clinical with the Accuray Radixact System. The Montefiore Experience
Going Clinical with the Accuray Radixact System The Montefiore Experience Disclaimer The views expressed in the presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies
More informationN.MAFFEI, G.GUIDI, C.VECCHI, G.BALDAZZI Physics Department, University of Bologna, via Irnerio Bologna, Italy
AN ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK TO PREDICT TIME OF REPLANNING FOR TOMOTHERAPY TREATMENTS N.MAFFEI, G.GUIDI, C.VECCHI, G.BALDAZZI Physics Department, University of Bologna, via Irnerio 40 40138 Bologna, Italy
More informationAuthors: (see complete list in Appendix A) History and comments: (see complete details in Appendix B) Preface
Diagnostic Radiology Residents Physics Curriculum AAPM Subcommittee of the Medical Physics Education of Physicians Committee May 2009 Supported by: AAPM Education Council and the Academic Council of the
More informationArtis Q and ArtisQ.zen
Artis Q and ArtisQ.zen Visionary GIGALIX GIGALIX Focused power Focused power Flat Emitter Conventional Filament Emitter Optimized focal spots Be certain Imaging excellence even with steep angulations enabled
More informationClinical Applications. ImagingRite. Neuro Intervention. 1 ImagingRite
Clinical Applications ImagingRite Neuro Intervention 1 ImagingRite ImagingRite, a comprehensive suite of imaging tools offered with Infinix -i angiographic systems, was designed to assist clinicians in
More informationRegistration of 3D Ultrasound to Computed Tomography Images of the Kidney
Registration of 3D Ultrasound to Computed Tomography Images of the Kidney Jing Xiang Supervisors: Dr. Robert Rohling Dr. Purang Abolmaesumi Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia
More informationYour diagnostic partner. Every day. Optima* CT540
GE Healthcare Your diagnostic partner. Every day. Optima* CT540 At GE Healthcare, the goal was to design a CT system that would provide our clinical partners with the imaging capabilities needed every
More informationDiffraction Contrast Tomography. Unlocking Crystallographic Information from Laboratory X-ray Microscopy. Technical Note
Diffraction Contrast Tomography Unlocking Crystallographic Information from Laboratory X-ray Microscopy Technical Note Diffraction Contrast Tomography Unlocking Crystallographic Information from Laboratory
More informationSubmillisievert Chest CT With Filtered Back Projection and Iterative Reconstruction Techniques
Cardiopulmonary Imaging Original Research Padole et al. Submillisievert Chest CT Cardiopulmonary Imaging Original Research Atul Padole 1 Sarabjeet Singh Jeanne B. Ackman Carol Wu Synho Do Sarvenaz Pourjabbar
More informationPress Presse Press Presse
Press Presse Press Presse Healthcare Sector Imaging & IT Division Erlangen,, March 4, 2010 European Congress of Radiology 2010: Siemens introduces innovations for imaging and diagnostics One of the most
More informationBeam modeling and biological dose optimization for the INFN TPS project
PhD school SAT Physics and astrophysics XXIV cycle Second year PhD seminar, 2nd - 8th February 2011 Beam modeling and biological dose optimization for the INFN TPS project PhD student: Elke Schmitt (Experimental
More informationNew Material for Shields in X-Ray Diagnostic Procedures
Journal of US-China Medical Science 1 (016) 06-1 doi: 10.1765/1548-6648/016.04.004 D DAVID PUBLISHING Maria Anna Staniszewska 1, Marian Zaborski, Edyta Kusiak and Piotr Pankowski 1. Department of Medical
More informationPortable CT scanning can be both economically and clinically
Published August 6, 2009 as 10.3174/ajnr.A1603 REVIEW ARTICLE Z. Rumboldt W. Huda J.W. All Review of Portable CT with Assessment of a Dedicated Head CT Scanner SUMMARY: This article reviews a number of
More informationQuality Assurance for particle beam therapy
Quality Assurance for particle beam therapy PTCOG Educational Workshop, Essen 2013 Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center at the University Hospital German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany Outline
More information2017 Global General Radiography Product Line Strategy Leadership Award
2017 Global General Radiography Product Line Strategy Leadership Award Contents Background and Company Performance... 3 Industry Challenges... 3 Product Line Strength and Customer Impact... 3 Conclusion...
More informationBIOMEDICAL SIGNAL AND IMAGE PROCESSING
BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL AND IMAGE PROCESSING EE 5390-001 SYLLABUS Instructor: Wei Qian, Ph.D. Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Medical Signal and Image Computerized Processing Scheme for Medical
More information