CT simulator: a new 3-D planning and simulating system for radiotherapy: Part 1. Description of system.
A real time CT-linked 3-D treatment planning system, called a CT simulator, has been developed. The basic system consists of a CT scanner, a multi-image display component, a treatment planning device with real time visual optimization, and a laser beam projecting component. All the components are connected on line. The system can be conveniently used for 3-D planning and simulation for radiation therapy within a reasonably short period of time.
Nishidai
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Department of Radiology, Kyoto University, Japan.
Nagata
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Takahashi
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Abe
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Yamaoka
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Ishihara
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Kubo
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Ohta
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Kazusa
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D003198:Computer Simulation; D003199:Computer Systems; D006801:Humans; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted; D011881:Radiotherapy, Computer-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed