Probing head-to-toe deformation law assessment for abdominal tumor through respiratory movement simulation and CTVision radiation research

J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2015 Jan-Mar;29(1):19-25.

Abstract

This paper aims to explore head-to-toe deformation law for abdominal tumor with CTVision and selfdesigned respiratory movement simulation mold and meanwhile verify the accuracy and correctness of the treatment. In experimental group, a self-designed respiratory movement mold was used. The image was scanned out by CT scanning based on the movement state and then sent to the planning system to compare the location variation of tumor and formulating the treatment plan accordingly, followed by verification and verified derivation values observation. A total of 21 cases of abdominal tumor were included in the case group. Their breathing movement was detected under a simulated locator and then the data was recorded. The image was scanned and sent to the planning system to compare the location variation of the tumor, the patients then underwent 3D conformal therapy (3D-CRT) and we performed verification and observed verified derivation values. Finally, the results of the case group and the experimental group were compared. The mean of the verified derivation values was smaller than respiratory motion values in experimental group (t=-10.78, P=0, P < 0.05); the mean of verified derivation values of the patients was smaller than respiratory motion values in group f, g, h, i, j, l, n, o, p, q, r, s t, u in the case group (P < 0.05); no remarkable difference was found between the two values in group a, b, c, k and m (P < 0.05); group e was unable to undergo the statistical test since its standard deviation was 0; the mean of the verified derivation values was higher than respiratory motion values in group d (P < 0.05). In conclusion, radiation therapy applied with CTVision proved to be accurate and convincing in the treatment of abdominal tumor.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal / methods
  • Respiratory Physiological Phenomena*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Young Adult