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Deformable registration of images for image guided radiation therapy

US9757588B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KONINIKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. · NL

Inventors

Michael Kaus · Hamburg, DE
Vladimir Pekar · Toronto, CA
Rafael Wiemker · Kisdorf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 1, 2007
Grant date	Sep 12, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 10, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG16H50/50
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for developing radiation therapy plans and a system and method for developing a radiation therapy plan to be used in a radiation therapy treatment is disclosed. A radiation therapy plan is developed using a registration of medical images. The registration is based on identifying landmarks located within inner body structures.

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