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Device, method and computer-readable storage medium for generating an exposure plan to implement radiation therapy

US8238636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2011
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1041
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a device, method and computer program product for generation of an exposure plan for irradiating a patient, at least one reference data set independent of the patient is provided, from which an attenuation of high-energy radiation upon passage through a reference body can be determined. A patient magnetic resonance image of the patient is adapted using the reference data set and an exposure plan is generated based on the patient magnetic resonance image and the patient-specific attenuation of high-energy radiation upon passage through the patient. The patient-specific attenuation of high-energy radiation upon passage through the patient is determined using the adaptation of the patient magnetic resonance image with the reference data set.

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