DART, a platform for the creation and registration of cone beam digital tomosynthesis datasets

Australas Phys Eng Sci Med. 2011 Apr;34(1):5-13. doi: 10.1007/s13246-010-0043-3. Epub 2010 Dec 16.

Abstract

Digital tomosynthesis is an imaging modality that allows for tomographic reconstructions using only a fraction of the images needed for CT reconstruction. Since it offers the advantages of tomographic images with a smaller imaging dose delivered to the patient, the technique offers much promise for use in patient positioning prior to radiation delivery. This paper describes a software environment developed to help in the creation of digital tomosynthesis image sets from digital portal images using three different reconstruction algorithms. The software then allows for use of the tomograms for patient positioning or for dose recalculation if shifts are not applied, possibly as part of an adaptive radiotherapy regimen.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Computer Graphics
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Information Storage and Retrieval / methods*
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Radiology Information Systems*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Software Design
  • Software*
  • Subtraction Technique*
  • User-Computer Interface*