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2. Home-made low-cost dosemeter for photon dose measurements in radiobiological experiments and for education in the field of radiation sciences.
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Blomgren, August, Tartas, Adrianna, Meher, Prabodha Kumar, Silverstein, Samuel, Wojcik, Andrzej, and Brzozowska, Beata
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Reliable dosimetry systems are crucial for radiobiological experiments either to quantify the biological consequences of ionizing radiation or to reproduce results by other laboratories. Also, they are essential for didactic purposes in the field of radiation research. Professional dosemeters are expensive and difficult to use in exposure facilities with closed exposure chambers. Consequently, a simple, inexpensive, battery-driven dosemeter was developed that can be easily built using readily available components. Measurements were performed to validate its readout with photons of different energy and dose rate and to demonstrate the applicability of the dosemeter. It turned out that the accuracy of the dose measurements using the developed dosemeter was better than 10%, which is satisfactory for radiobiological experiments. It is concluded that this dosemeter can be used both for determining the dose rates of an exposure facility and for educational purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Online energy verification of linear electron accelerator: Important criteria for safety and beneficial applications
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Nishant Chaudhary, Dhruva Bhattacharjee, Ramchandra B. Chavan, Umakant M. Yerge, P. C. Saroj, and Archana Sharma
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depth dose ,dosimetry ,linear accelerator ,radiochromic films ,two-plate method ,Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
The electron beam (EB) energy is one of the most crucial parameters of EB treatment applications. It governs the dose distribution inside the bulk of the product treated with an energetic EB. An online monitoring and robust system is proposed for EB energy monitoring for radio frequency (RF) linear accelerator (LINAC). Attenuation method using dosimeter films is applied to reproduce the range of electron beam in aluminum. In online monitoring system, two electrically isolated aluminum plates having identical shape but different thicknesses, as per full penetration thickness of electron beam, are used. The current constituted in each plate is measured by an oscilloscope with suitable resistors, by keeping the set up under the beam. The ratio of the current signal from the front plate to the sum of the signals from both plates is very sensitive to the beam energy. Here, an electron accelerator of 10 MeV is used to incorporate this device. Sensitivity and robustness are the key factors to make this device highly suitable for desirous applications of 10 MeV LINAC and also to meet the regulatory mandates related to energy limitations for industrial utilities.
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- 2024
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4. Online energy verification of linear electron accelerator: Important criteria for safety and beneficial applications.
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Chaudhary, Nishant, Bhattacharjee, Dhruva, Chavan, Ramchandra B., Yerge, Umakant M., Saroj, P. C., and Sharma, Archana
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ELECTRON accelerators ,ONLINE monitoring systems ,ELECTRON beams ,ALUMINUM plates ,RADIO frequency ,LINEAR accelerators - Abstract
The electron beam (EB) energy is one of the most crucial parameters of EB treatment applications. It governs the dose distribution inside the bulk of the product treated with an energetic EB. An online monitoring and robust system is proposed for EB energy monitoring for radio frequency (RF) linear accelerator (LINAC). Attenuation method using dosimeter films is applied to reproduce the range of electron beam in aluminum. In online monitoring system, two electrically isolated aluminum plates having identical shape but different thicknesses, as per full penetration thickness of electron beam, are used. The current constituted in each plate is measured by an oscilloscope with suitable resistors, by keeping the set up under the beam. The ratio of the current signal from the front plate to the sum of the signals from both plates is very sensitive to the beam energy. Here, an electron accelerator of 10 MeV is used to incorporate this device. Sensitivity and robustness are the key factors to make this device highly suitable for desirous applications of 10 MeV LINAC and also to meet the regulatory mandates related to energy limitations for industrial utilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Active dosimetry for VHEE FLASH radiotherapy using beam profile monitors and charge measurements.
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Rieker, Vilde F., Corsini, Roberto, Stapnes, Steinar, Adli, Erik, Farabolini, Wilfrid, Grilj, Veljko, Sjobak, Kyrre N., Wroe, Laurence M., Aksoy, Avni, Robertson, Cameron S., Bateman, Joseph J., Korysko, Pierre, Malyzhenkov, Alexander, Gilardi, Antonio, and Dosanjh, Manjit
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MEDICAL dosimetry , *CHARGE measurement , *CURRENT transformers (Instrument transformer) , *IONIZING radiation , *IMAGE processing , *RADIATION dosimetry - Abstract
The discovery of the FLASH effect has revealed a high potential for treating cancer more efficiently by sparing healthy tissue. The surge in related medical research activities over the last couple of years has triggered a demand for technology with the capability of generating and measuring ionizing radiation at ultra-high dose-rates (UHDR). A reliable dosimetry system is an integral part of a radiotherapy machine. Because existing active dosimetry methods are unable to handle the dose-rates required for FLASH, UHDR dosimetry has emerged as an important area of research. In this paper we present an active dosimetry method based on a scintillating screen and an integrating current transformer. This method provides a simultaneous measurement of the absolute dose delivery as well as the 2D dose distribution. The measurements have been correlated with corresponding readings from radiochromic films (RCFs), and a procedure for image processing has been established. Moreover, different methods of calibrating the active dosimetry system against RCFs have been introduced and evaluated. Lastly, we present results which demonstrate that an agreement with RCFs of better than 5% can be realistically expected if camera parameters are carefully optimized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Technical note: Proton beam dosimetry at ultra‐high dose rates (FLASH): Evaluation of GAFchromic™ (EBT3, EBT‐XD) and OrthoChromic (OC‐1) film performances.
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Villoing, Daphnée, Koumeir, Charbel, Bongrand, Arthur, Guertin, Arnaud, Haddad, Ferid, Métivier, Vincent, Poirier, Freddy, Potiron, Vincent, Servagent, Noël, Supiot, Stéphane, Delpon, Grégory, and Chiavassa, Sophie
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PROTON beams , *RADIATION dosimetry , *PROTON therapy - Abstract
Purpose: The ARRONAX cyclotron facility offers the possibility to deliver proton beams from low to ultra‐high dose rates (UHDR). As a good control of the dosimetry is a prerequisite of UHDR experimentations, we evaluated in different conditions the usability and the dose rate dependency of several radiochromic films commonly used for dosimetry in radiotherapy. Methods: We compared the dose rate dependency of three types of radiochromic films: GAFchromic™ EBT3 and GAFchromic™ EBT‐XD (Ashland Inc., Wayne, NJ, USA), and OrthoChromic OC‐1 (OrthoChrome Inc., Hillsborough, NJ, USA), after proton irradiations at various mean dose rates (0.25, 40, 1500, and 7500 Gy/s) and for 10 doses (2–130 Gy). We also evaluated the dose rate dependency of each film considering beam structures, from single pulse to multiple pulses with various frequencies. Results: EBT3 and EBT‐XD films showed differences of response between conventional (0.25 Gy/s) and UHDR (7500 Gy/s) conditions, above 10 Gy. On the contrary, OC‐1 films did not present overall difference of response for doses except below 3 Gy. We observed an increase of the netOD with the mean dose rate for EBT3 and EBT‐XD films. OC‐1 films did not show any impact of the mean dose rate up to 7500 Gy/s, above 3 Gy. No difference was found based on the beam structure, for all three types of films. Conclusions: EBT3 and EBT‐XD radiochromic films should be used with caution for the dosimetry of UHDR proton beams over 10 Gy. Their overresponse, which increases with mean dose rate and dose, could lead to non‐negligible overestimations of the absolute dose. OC‐1 films are dose rate independent up to 7500 Gy/s in proton beams. Films response is not impacted by the beam structure. A broader investigation of the usability of OC‐1 films in UHDR conditions should be conducted at intermediate and higher mean dose rates and other beam energies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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7. Implementation protocol for total skin irradiation with electrons based on the Stanford technique at the Instituto Nacional de Cancerología
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Agudelo Cardona, David Alejandro, Simbaqueba Ariza, Axel Danny, and Plazas, María Cristina
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Radiotherapy ,Dosimetría in Vivo ,Electrons ,Cáncer ,Electrones ,In Vivo Dosimetry ,614 - Medicina Forense ,incidencia de lesiones, heridas, enfermedades ,medicina preventiva pública [610 - Medicina y salud] ,Irradiación corporal total ,Diodes ,Radiochromic films ,Radiation therapy ,Dosimetría ,Radioterapia ,Dosimetry ,TSEI ,Total body irradiation ,Películas radiocrómicas ,Diodos ,Cancer - Abstract
ilustraciones, fotografías, graficas En este trabajo se estableció un protocolo para la implementación de la irradiación corporal total con electrones, para el cual se requirió la habilitación del modo especial de alta tasa de dosis en un acelerador VARIAN IX, cumpliendo con los requisitos establecidos por VARIAN, el cual exigen una simetría no mayor al 2 % para el inplane y crossplane de los perfiles de dosis en condiciones de referencia (campo de 36 x 36, SSD 100 cm, colimador a 0° y tasa de dosis de 888 UM/min). Así mismo, se logró la caracterización de un haz de electrones de 6 MeV a través de las especificaciones geométricas de la sala de tratamiento del INC, contando con un SSD extendido de 483 cm al punto central del inmovilizador vertical y un campo efectivo de (241 x 241) cm en las diagonales de un campo cuadrado rotado 45 grados, además de la calibración y uso de películas radiocrómicas obteniendo un porcentaje de error relativo de dosis de ± 2 % respecto al sistema de planeación (TPS) en condiciones de referencia (campo de 10 x 10, SSD 100 cm y energía de 6 MeV). Se determinan perfiles de dosis con un buen comportamiento para un campo de 40 x 40, con rotación de colimador a 45°, SSD extendida de 448,6 cm, alta tasa de dosis 888 UM/min y energía de 6 MeV; así como el cumplimiento en las uniformidades de dosis establecidas por la AAPM con una pequeña variación en el crossplane de ± 5, siendo la recomendada por la AAPM como ± 4. Variaciones de dosis en profundidad fueron halladas, logrando cumplir con los criterios establecidos por la EORTC, en la cual sugieren que las superficies de Isodosis entregadas del 80 % y 50 % se encuentren al menos en 4 mm y 5 mm a 15 mm de profundidad respectivamente. Distribuciones de dosis en el plano de tratamiento son presentadas, encontrando zonas con gradientes máximos del 15 % de la dosis prescrita. Por último, se determinó el número de unidades monitor a dar para una sesión de tratamiento de TSEI, teniendo en cuenta la prescripción de dosis y la geometría de irradiación según la técnica Stanford; se encontró que para una prescripción de 1,8 Gy haciendo uso de un solo campo de irradiación deben darse 2450 UM por posición de tratamiento. Una bandeja personalizada, rotada a 45 grados y un panel de PMMA con espesor de 0,6 cm para la degradación del haz y cámaras de ionización fueron usados. Por otra parte, en la sección 4.2, se definieron cada una de las consideraciones a tener en cuenta al momento de posicionar e inmovilizar un paciente apto para la TSEI, teniendo presente poblaciones de pacientes que posean morbilidades como problemas locomotores o patologías graves, obteniendo una práctica difícil en la ubicación del paciente. Asimismo, se debe considerar aquella población que no presenta características (sean patológicas o psiquiátricas) capaces de dar lugar a problemas en el posicionamiento. Dispositivos de inmovilización y de protección adquiridos por el INC fueron considerados. Se inmoviliza un maniquí antropomórfico con el propósito de reproducir las posiciones definidas en la técnica Stanford, reproduciendo 2 de las 6 posiciones (AP y PA) debido a impedimentos físicos del maniquí. Por último, se ejecuta la verificación dosimétrica en la superficie del maniquí mediante el uso de dosímetros TLD, diodos y películas radiocrómicas, encontrando que regiones que cuentan con protuberancias o se encuentren muy cerca al inmovilizador vertical, tienen gradientes de dosis mayores que otras zonas del maniquí; a su vez se concluye que la determinación de impartir un boost local, deberá ser evaluado por el oncólogo radioterápico y físico médico tratante. (Texto tomado de la fuente) In this work, a protocol was established for the implementation of Total Skin Electron Irradiation (TSEI), which required the enabling of the high dose rate special mode on a VARIAN IX accelerator, meeting the requirements established by VARIAN, which demand a symmetry no greater than 2 % for inplane and crossplane dose profiles under reference conditions (field size of 36 x 36, SSD 100 cm, 0° collimator and dose rate of 888 MU/min). Additionally, a 6 MeV electron beam was characterized using the geometric specifications of the treatment room at INC, with an extended SSD of 483 cm to the central point of the vertical immobilizer, and an effective field size of (241 x 241) cm on the diagonals of a rotated 45-degree square field. Calibration and use of radiographic films were also achieved, obtaining a relative dose error percentage of ± 2 % with respect to the planning system (TPS) under reference conditions (field size of 10 x 10, SSD 100 cm, and energy of 6 MeV). Profiles of dose were determined with good behavior for a field of 40 x 40, with collimator rotation at 45°, extended SSD of 448.6 cm, high dose rate of 888 MU/min and energy of 6 MeV; as well as compliance with the dose uniformities established by the AAPM with a small variation in crossplane of ± 5, which is recommended by the AAPM as ± 4. Variations in dose at depth were found, achieving compliance with the criteria established by the EORTC, which suggest that the 80 % and 50 % isodose surfaces delivered be at least 4 mm and 5 mm at 15 mm depth, respectively. Dose distributions in the treatment plane are presented, finding areas with maximum dose gradients of 15 % of the prescribed dose. Finally, the number of monitor units to be given for a TSEI treatment session was determined, taking into account the dose prescription and irradiation geometry according to the Stanford technique; it was found that for a prescription of 1.8 Gy using a single irradiation field, 2450 MU per treatment position should be given. A customized tray, rotated at 45 degrees, and a PMMA panel with a thickness of 0.6 cm for beam degradation and ionization chambers were used. On the other hand, in section 4.2, each of the considerations to be taken into account when positioning and immobilizing a patient suitable for TSEI were defined, taking into account populations of patients with morbidities such as locomotor problems or serious pathologies, obtaining a difficult practice in patient positioning. Likewise, consideration must be given to those populations that do not present characteristics (whether pathological or psychiatric) capable of giving rise to positioning problems. Immobilization and protection devices acquired by the INC were considered. An anthropomorphic mannequin is immobilized with the purpose of reproducing the positions defined in the Stanford technique, reproducing 2 of the 6 positions (AP and PA) due to physical impediments of the mannequin. Finally, dosimetric verification is carried out on the surface of the mannequin using TLD dosimeters, diodes, and radiocrhomic films, finding that regions with protuberances or that are very close to the vertical immobilizer have higher dose gradients than other areas of the mannequin; in turn, it is concluded that the determination to impart a local boost should be evaluated by the treating radiation oncologist and medical physicist. Maestría Magíster en Física Médica Radioterapia
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8. Fluence (UV dose) distribution assessment of UV-C light at 254 nm on food surfaces using radiochromic film dosimetry integrated with image processing and convolutional neural network (CNN).
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Cankal, Yadigar Seyfi, Unluturk, Mehmet S., and Unluturk, Sevcan
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CONVOLUTIONAL neural networks , *IMAGE processing , *ANALYSIS of colors , *COMPUTER vision , *PHOTOGRAPHIC darkrooms - Abstract
Uniform Fluence (UV Dose) distribution on food surfaces is essential for an effective UV process design. In this study, the use of radiochromic films (RCFs) with a computer vision system (CVS) integrating image processing and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is proposed as an alternative method to assess Fluence distribution of UV-C light at 254 nm on food surfaces. The color difference of RCFs exposed to different UV irradiance and exposure times was correlated with Fluence. The validity of the developed methodology was proved by applying it to the surface of apple fruits of different shapes and sizes. A linear relationship was found between the color difference of RCF and Fluence. The maximum Fluence to be determined using RCFs was ∼60 mJ/cm2. The color of the films after UV irradiation remained stable for up to 15 days in darkness when stored at room and refrigeration temperatures. The results showed that RCF can be used as an alternative UV dosimeter. • RCFs can be used as an alternative dosimeter for UV treatment of food surfaces. • Color analysis of RCFs was successfully performed using image processing and CNN. • Color differences and Fluence are linearly related in the range of 2.5–125 mJ/cm2. • The maximum fluence determined using RCF at 254 nm was approximately 60 mJ/cm2. • RCF's color was stable in dark at room and refrigeration temperatures for 15 days. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. An open-source development based on photogrammetry for a real-time IORT treatment planning system.
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Lozares-Cordero, Sergio, Bermejo-Barbanoj, Carlos, Badías-Herbera, Alberto, Ibáñez-Carreras, Reyes, Ligorred-Padilla, Luis, Ponce-Ortega, José Miguel, González-Pérez, Víctor, Gandía-Martínez, Almudena, Font-Gómez, José Antonio, Blas-Borroy, Olga, and González-Ibáñez, David
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[Display omitted] • A TPS for low-energy photon IORT based on photogrammetry was developed. • The 3D images are reconstructed from a video obtained with a smartphone or tablet. • In 3D printing models, radiochromic films are utilized to verify the absorbed doses. • Treatment planning: 522.6±45.7 s (465 s – 591 s), 3D model reconstruction: 227.8±7.1 s (216 s – 239 s). • Absorbed dose difference: applicator: 1.4% (1%-2%); 1–3 cm from applicator: 2.6%-6.2%. This study presents a treatment planning system for intraoperative low-energy photon radiotherapy based on photogrammetry from real images of the surgical site taken in the operating room. The study population comprised 15 patients with soft-tissue sarcoma. The system obtains the images of the area to be irradiated with a smartphone or tablet, so that the absorbed doses in the tissue can be calculated from the reconstruction without the need for computed tomography. The system was commissioned using 3D printing of the reconstructions of the tumor beds. The absorbed doses at various points were verified using radiochromic films that were suitably calibrated for the corresponding energy and beam quality. The average reconstruction time of the 3D model from the video sequence in the 15 patients was 229,6±7,0 s. The entire procedure, including video capture, reconstruction, planning, and dose calculation was 520,6±39,9 s. Absorbed doses were measured on the 3D printed model with radiochromic film, the differences between these measurements and those calculated by the treatment planning system were 1.4% at the applicator surface, 2.6% at 1 cm, 3.9% at 2 cm and 6.2% at 3 cm. The study shows a photogrammetry-based low-energy photon IORT planning system, capable of obtaining real-time images inside the operating room, immediately after removal of the tumor and immediately before irradiation. The system was commissioned with radiochromic films measurements in 3D-printed model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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10. Produit dose-surface pour la radiothérapie : application aux protocoles de traitements stéréotaxiques
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Jurczak, Julien, Laboratoire National Henri Becquerel (LNHB), Département Métrologie Instrumentation & Information (DM2I), Laboratoire d'Intégration des Systèmes et des Technologies (LIST (CEA)), Direction de Recherche Technologique (CEA) (DRT (CEA)), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Direction de Recherche Technologique (CEA) (DRT (CEA)), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Université Paris-Saclay-Laboratoire d'Intégration des Systèmes et des Technologies (LIST (CEA)), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Université Paris-Saclay-Département d'instrumentation Numérique (DIN (CEA-LIST)), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)-Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA), Université Paris-Saclay, and Jean-Marc Bordy
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Films radiochromiques ,Small fields ,Dose area product ,[PHYS.PHYS.PHYS-MED-PH]Physics [physics]/Physics [physics]/Medical Physics [physics.med-ph] ,Calorimétrie ,Calorimetry ,Produit dose-Surface ,Monte-Carlo ,Metrology ,Monte Carlo ,Petits champs ,Métrologie ,Radiochromic films - Abstract
Evolution of radiotherapy techniques, in particular with the advent of stereotactic treatments, led to an increased use of small radiation beams allowing a better dose conformation to the volume while sparing the surrounding normal tissues. As a consequence, clinical conditions are significantly different from the reference conditions in terms of absorbed dose in water at a point, as described in international protocols. The loss of traceability thus observed leads to an increased uncertainty of the dose delivered to the patient. In order to overcome the difficulties of absorbed dose traceability in small fields, the Laboratoire National Henri Becquerel (LNHB) suggests an innovative approach. Instead of considering a point measurement, an integrated measurement over an area larger than the irradiation field was adopted through another quantity: the Dose Area Product (DAP). This thesis presents the establishment of primary standards in terms of Dose Area Product in water (DAPw) for square and circular field sizes less than or equal to 15 mm side or diameter. In order to transfer these new dosimetric standards to users, three plane-parallel ionization chambers with the same sensitive area than the large graphite calorimeter of the LNHB were constructed and calibrated against the newly established primary standards, with a standard uncertainty on the calibration coefficient of less than 0.7% (k=1). For field sizes between 5 mm and 15 mm, the three chambers show the same behavior, with a calibration coefficient that is independent of the field shape on the one hand and that increases slightly, about 1.7% on average, with the field size on the other hand. These promising results pave the way for a paradigm shift in small field dosimetry.In order to progress towards the clinical use of DAP, in particular through the measurement of field output correction factors (OF), a comparison was made between the classical approach of point measurement corrected by the factors provided by the IAEA TRS 483 protocol, and the absorbed dose at a point deduced from the DAP thanks to the knowledge of the two-dimensional mapping of the beam, which is accessible with radiochromic films. In that way, a new optical instrument dedicated to radiochromic films reading, compatible with a metrological application, was also developed in this thesis. Once adopted, this new approach would improve the parameterization of the treatment planning system (TPS), which is an essential link in the radiotherapy treatment chain.; L'évolution des techniques de radiothérapie, en particulier avec l’avènement des traitements stéréotaxiques, a conduit à accroître l'utilisation de petits faisceaux d’irradiation permettant de se conformer au mieux au volume à traiter tout en minimisant l’irradiation des tissus sains environnants. Ce faisant, les conditions cliniques s'éloignent significativement des conditions de référence en dose absorbée dans l’eau en un point, telles que décrites dans les protocoles internationaux. La perte de traçabilité ainsi constatée conduit à une augmentation de l’incertitude sur la dose délivrée au patient. Afin de contourner les difficultés de traçabilité de la dose absorbée en petits champs, le Laboratoire National Henri Becquerel (LNHB) a proposé d’utiliser une approche novatrice. Au lieu de considérer une mesure en un point, une mesure intégrée sur une surface plus grande que le champ d'irradiation a été adoptée au travers d’une autre grandeur : le Produit Dose Surface (Dose Area Product ou DAP). Le travail présenté dans cette thèse porte sur la réalisation de références dosimétriques primaires en Produit Dose Surface dans l’eau (DAPw) pour des tailles de champs carrés et circulaires inférieures ou égales à 15 mm de côté ou de diamètre. En vue du transfert de ces nouvelles références dosimétriques à l’utilisateur, trois chambres d’ionisation plates de même surface sensible que le calorimètre graphite de grande section du LNHB ont été construites et étalonnées par rapport à la référence primaire nouvellement établie, avec une incertitude-type sur le coefficient d’étalonnage inférieure à 0.7% (k=1). Pour les tailles de champs comprises entre 5 mm et 15 mm, les trois chambres présentent le même comportement, avec un coefficient d’étalonnage indépendant de la forme du champ d’une part et qui augmente légèrement, de l’ordre de 1.7% en moyenne, avec la taille de champ d’autre part. Ces résultats prometteurs ouvrent la voie à un changement de par adigme pour la dosimétrie en petits champs.Afin de progresser en direction de l’utilisation clinique du DAP, en particulier au travers des mesures de facteurs d’ouverture du collimateur (FOC), une comparaison a été effectuée entre l’approche classique de la mesure en un point corrigée des facteurs fournis par le protocole IAEA TRS 483, et la dose absorbée en un point déduite du DAP grâce à la connaissance de la cartographie à deux dimensions du faisceau, accessible avec des films radiochromiques. C’est pour cette raison qu’il a été aussi développé dans cette thèse un nouvel instrument optique dédié à la lecture des films radiochromiques, compatible avec une application métrologique. Une fois adoptée, cette nouvelle approche permettrait d’améliorer le paramétrage des logiciels de planification de traitement (TPS), qui est un maillon essentiel de la chaîne de traitement en radiothérapie.
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11. Comparison of peak skin dose and dose map obtained with real-time software and radiochromic films in patients undergoing abdominopelvic embolization.
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Greffier J, Belaouni A, Dabli D, Goupil J, Perolat R, Akessoul P, Kammoun T, Hoballah A, Beregi JP, and Frandon J
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare peak skin dose (PSD) and dose map calculated by Dose-Tracking-System® (DTS) software and measured with radiochromic films in patients undergoing abdominopelvic embolization., Material and Methods: The PSD measured by radiochromic films (PSD
Film ) or calculated by DTS software (PSDDTS ) were compared in patients who underwent abdominopelvic embolization between September 2020 and April 2021. Concordance between PSDFilm and PSDDTS was computed using the Lin's concordance correlation coefficient and the clinical concordance using Bland Altman analysis. PSD values were compared using the paired Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon test., Results: A total of 40 patients were included. There were 32 men and 8 women with a mean age of 73.0 ± 14.6 (SD) years (age range: 30-92 years). Median PSDFilm was 756 mGy (IQR: 390; 1094) and median PSDDTS was 768 mGy (IQR: 421; 1076), resulting in a median difference of -5% (IQR: -10%; 0%) between PSDFilm and PSDDTS (P = 0.024). The concordance correlation between PSDFilm and PSDDTS was substantial in patients (0.986; 95% CI: 0.977-0.992). Bland Altman analysis showed that PSDDTS was underestimated compared to PSDFilm by -36 mGy (95% CI: -68--4). Visually similar dose maps were found with DTS and radiochromic films., Conclusion: Real-time DTS software allows computing PSD with high accuracy and generating adequate dose map. PSDDTS was slightly underestimated compared to PSDFilm requiring the use of a correction factor for the PSDDTS to avoid lack of follow-up for some patients., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors have no relevant conflicts of interest to declare., (Copyright © 2022 Société française de radiologie. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)- Published
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