With the help of the simulation scan, the position in which the patient should be placed during the radiation therapy is found, so that it has the predicted effect. The investigation allows obtaining images of the tumor formation and the neighboring organs that must be protected. Thus, the optimal position is established with the help of the laser system, and this will be reproduced later during the radiotherapy sessions. Ultimately, the goal is for the radiation beam to target the tumor, not the surrounding organs. The new machine from OncoHelp offers a very short scan time,
“It is an extremely flexible and intuitive scanner, with an integrated laser system and a large opening, offering the possibility to investigate obese patients as well as those suffering from claustrophobia. The images they provide are of very good quality and the exposure time is very short. The device has a new technology, Twin Dual Energy CT, which allows us to obtain information about organs from a morphological and functional point of view,” says Dr. Diana Moldoveanu, primary physician in radiology and medical imaging at OncoHelp.
It can also be used for imaging investigations
In addition to determining the optimal position of patients for radiation therapy, OncoHelp’s new computed tomography can also be used for imaging. For example, CT simulation provides three-dimensional images of the oncological lesion.
However, the equipment also provides information related to the size, shape of the tumor and its boundaries. The same machine also allows for routine imaging investigations. The device can be used to scan all areas of the body, and the images obtained have a high resolution.
“The device is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms for self-contouring of organs at risk. This, together with excellent soft tissue contrast, greatly reduces the likelihood of errors. At the same time, the device is equipped with software that removes metal artifacts and reduces breathing artifacts during the scan (false images that may appear due to spontaneous breathing or metal implants in the body). In addition, the system has an intuitive interface that can be operated easily”, says Dr. Diana Moldoveanu.
2023-07-20 07:14:00
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