Abstract：Objective To compare the ExacTrac X-ray and CBCT image guide system for the head and neck cancer patients in radiotherapy. Methods Twenty head and neck cancer patients were randomly chosen and divided two Group. In group A (10 patients),the cross X-ray radiation photos were matched with the DRR after positioning with the infrared markers. Obtain the setup errors on three directions and rotation errors. Then adjustment of error with 6D treatment bed,record time set-up and registration. In group B (10 patients),the CBCTimages were matched with reference CT data after manual positioning. Obtain the setup errors on three directions and around the vertical axis direction errors. Then adjustment of error,record the time of set-up and registration. Groups were compared using the paired t-test. Results For group A and B group,the translation errors were (0.59±0.25) mm,(0.62±0.25) mm,(1.56±0.28) mm,and (0.52±0.31) mm,(0.74±0.17) mm,(1.58±0.34) mm on horizontal,vertical,up-down directions,respectively (P=0.43,0.21,0.90).For group A,the rotation errors were (0.54±0.17)°,(0.72±0.27)°,(0.44±0.22)°,respectively;with (1.26±0.33)°on vertical directions on B group (P=0.01).The time of set-upregistration on group A was significantly less than group B (108.0 s vs.165.8 s,P=0.00). ConclusionsFor the head and neck cancer patients in raditherapy,the image guide systems is feasible. The rotation errors of ExacTrac X-ray slightly less than CBCT.The time of set-up and registration of ExacTrac X-ray significantly less than CBCT,but the image resolution of ExacTrac X-ray inferior for CBCT.
Ying Wei,Tang Dewen,He Youan et al. The application and comparison of two image guide systems for the therapy of head and neck tumor[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2016, 25(2): 155-157.
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