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Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
Published in: Journal of Digital Imaging 1/2014

01-02-2014

Development of a Software for Quantitative Evaluation Radiotherapy Target and Organ-at-Risk Segmentation Comparison

Authors: Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer, Musaddiq Awan, Steven Bedrick, Coen R. N. Rasch, David I. Rosenthal, Clifton D. Fuller

Published in: Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Modern radiotherapy requires accurate region of interest (ROI) inputs for plan optimization and delivery. Target delineation, however, remains operator-dependent and potentially serves as a major source of treatment delivery error. In order to optimize this critical, yet observer-driven process, a flexible web-based platform for individual and cooperative target delineation analysis and instruction was developed in order to meet the following unmet needs: (1) an open-source/open-access platform for automated/semiautomated quantitative interobserver and intraobserver ROI analysis and comparison, (2) a real-time interface for radiation oncology trainee online self-education in ROI definition, and (3) a source for pilot data to develop and validate quality metrics for institutional and cooperative group quality assurance efforts. The resultant software, Target Contour Testing/Instructional Computer Software (TaCTICS), developed using Ruby on Rails, has since been implemented and proven flexible, feasible, and useful in several distinct analytical and research applications.
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Metadata
Title
Development of a Software for Quantitative Evaluation Radiotherapy Target and Organ-at-Risk Segmentation Comparison
Authors
Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer
Musaddiq Awan
Steven Bedrick
Coen R. N. Rasch
David I. Rosenthal
Clifton D. Fuller
Publication date
01-02-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 2948-2925
Electronic ISSN: 2948-2933
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10278-013-9633-4

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