Radiation therapy method with target detection
US7453983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for delivering radiation therapy to a patient using a three-dimensional planning image for radiation therapy of the patient wherein the planning image includes a radiation therapy target. The method includes the steps of: determining desired image capture conditions for the capture of at least one two-dimensional radiographic image of the radiation therapy target using the three-dimensional planning image; detecting a position of the radiation therapy target in the at least one captured two-dimensional radiographic image; and determining a delivery of the radiation therapy in response to the radiation therapy target's detected position in the at least one captured two-dimensional radiographic image.
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