• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.4935-4937
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• 2016

Objective: To compare dosimetric parameters of 3 dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3 DCRT) and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in terms of target coverage and doses to organs at risk (OAR) in the management of rectal carcinoma. Methods: In this prospective study, conducted between August 2014 and March 2016, all patients underwent CT simulation along with a bladder protocol and target contouring according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) guidelines. Two plans were made for each patient (3 DCRT and IMRT) for comparison of target coverage and OAR. Result: A total of 43 patients were recruited into this study. While there were no significant differences in mean Planning Target Volume (PTV) D95% and mean PTV D98% between 3 DCRT and IMRT, mean PTV D2% and mean PTV D50% were significantly higher in 3 DCRT plans. Compared to IMRT, 3 DCRT resulted in significantly higher volumes of hot spots, lower volumes of cold spots, and higher doses to the entire OAR. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that IMRT achieves superior normal tissue avoidance (bladder and bowel) compared to 3 DCRT, with comparable target dose coverage.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.134-137
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• 2018

Background: In a previous study undertaken to quantify capsular volume in rotator cuff interval or axillary pouch, significant differences were found between controls and patients with instability. However, the results obtained were derived from two-dimensional cross sectional areas. In our study, we sought correlation between three-dimensional (3D) capsular volumes, as measured by magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA), and multidirectional instability (MDI) of the shoulder. Methods: The MRAs of 21 patients with MDI of the shoulder and 16 control cases with no instability were retrospectively reviewed. Capsular areas determined by MRA were translated into 3D volumes using 3D software Mimics ver. 16 (Materilise, Leuven, Belgium), and glenoid surface area was measured in axial and coronal MRA views. Then, the ratio between capsular volume and glenoid surface area was calculated, and evaluated with control group. Results: The ratio between 3D capsular volume and glenoid surface area was significantly increased in the MDI group ($3.59{\pm}0.83cm^3/cm^2$) compared to the control group ($2.53{\pm}0.62cm^3/cm^2$) (p<0.01). Conclusions: From these results, we could support that capsular volume enlargement play an important role in MDI of the shoulder using volume measurement.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.239-246
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• 2023

In this study, we assessed the effect of reduction of tumor volume in the head and neck cancer by using RANDO phantom in Static Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (S-IMRT) and Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) planning. RANDO phantom's body and protruding volumes were delineated by using Contour menu of Eclipse™ (Varian Medical System, Inc., Version 15.6, USA) treatment planning system. Inner margins of 2 mm to 10 mm from protruding volumes of the reference were applied to generate the parameters of reduced volume. In addition, target volume and Organ at Risk (OAR) volumes were delineated. S-IMRT plan and VMAT plan were designed in reference. These plans were assigned in the reduced volumes and dose was calculated in reduced volumes using preset Monitor unit (MU). Dose Volume Histogram (DVH) was generated to evaluate treatment planning. Conformity Index (CI) and R² in reference S-IMRT were 0.983 and 0.015, respectively. There was no significant relationship between CI and the reduced volume. Homogeneity Index (HI) and R² were 0.092 and 0.960, respectively. The HI increased when volume reduced. In reference VMAT, CI and R² were 0.992 and 0.259, respectively. There was no relationship between the volume reduction and CI. On the other hand, HI and R² were 0.078 and 0.895, respectively. The value of HI increased when the volume reduced. There was significant difference (p<0.05) between parameters (D_mean and D_max) of normal organs of S-IMRT and VMAT except brain stem. Volume reduction affected the CI, HI and OAR dose. In the future, additional studies are necessary to incorporate the reduction of the volume in the clinical setting.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.214-226
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• 2000

In an effort to assess the performance of KAERI's coupled 3D kinetics - system T/H code, MARS/MASTER, Exercise III of the OECD main steam line break benchmark is solved. The analysis model of the reference plant, TMI-1 - a 2772 MWth B&W plant, consists of three major components: a core neutronics model involving 241$\times$28 neutronic nodes, a vessel 3D T/H model consisting of 374 hydrodynamic volumes, and a 1D system T/H model containing 157 hydrodynamic volumes. The results show that there is a significant amount of flow mixing occurring in the upper and lower plenum regions and the core power distribution evolves to a highly localized shape due to the presence of a stuck rod, as well as the asymmetric flow distribution. It is judged that MARS/MASTER properly captures these drastic 3-dimensional effects. Comparisons with other results submitted to OECD confirm the accuracy of the MARS/MASTER solution.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2018

Objective: This retrospective study compared the three-dimensional (3D) structure of mandibular condyles between adults with and without facial asymmetry, and whether it influences menton deviation. Methods: Sixty adult patients were classified into symmetry and asymmetry groups based on the menton deviation on postero-anterior radiographs. The right/left differences of 3D measurements were compared between the two groups, and measurements were compared separately on the right and left sides. The correlations between menton deviation and the right/left differences were analyzed. Results: The mediolateral dimension, neck length, condylar angles to the anteroposterior reference (PO) and midsagittal reference planes, and neck and head volumes showed significantly larger right/left differences in the asymmetry group compared to the symmetry group. Separate comparisons of the right and left sides between the two groups showed that the neck was significantly shorter and neck and head volumes were significantly smaller on the left side, which was deviated side in the asymmetry group. Pearson's correlation analysis showed significant positive correlations of menton deviation with right/left differences in neck length, condylar angle to the PO plane, and neck and head volumes in the asymmetry group. Conclusions: In individuals with facial asymmetry, menton deviation is associated with the right/left differences caused by a smaller condyle on the deviated side, particularly in neck length and neck and head volumes.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare mastoid air cell volumes in patients with or without a pneumatized articular tubercle (PAT) on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Materials and Methods: The CBCT images of 224 patients were retrospectively analyzed for the presence of PAT. The Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine data of 30 patients with PAT and 30 individuals without PAT were transferred to 3D Doctor Software. Mastoid air cell volumes were measured using semi-automatic segmentation on axial sections. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results: The patients with PAT and those without PAT had a mean mastoid volume of 6.31±2.86 cm³ and 3.25±1.99 cm³, respectively. There were statistically significant differences in mastoid air cell volumes between patients with and without PAT regardless of sex and mastoid air cell side (P<0.05). Conclusion: The detection of PAT on routine dental radiographic examinations might be a potential prognostic factor that could be used to detect extensive pneumatization in the temporal bone. Clinicians should be aware that there may be widespread pneumatization of mastoid air cells in patients in whom PAT is detected. Advanced imaging should be performed in these cases, and possible complications due to surgical interventions should be considered.

• 한국정보과학회논문지:소프트웨어및응용
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.41-49
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• 2005

본 논문에서는 동일 환자에 대하여 시간차론 두고 촬영한 복부 CT 영상에서 환자의 움직임에 따른 두 영상 간 차이를 보정하기 위하여 지역적 거리전파를 이용한 자동 폐 정합 방법을 제안한다. 본 제안방법은 다음과 같은 세 단계로 구성된다 첫 번째, 일련의 두 볼륨데이타에서 폐 경계를 추출한 후, 폐를 포함하는 최적경계볼륨을 생성하여 초기정합을 수행한다 두 번째, 초기에 촬영한 볼륨데이타에서 지역적 거리전파를 이용하여 폐 경계로부터 3차원 거리맵을 생성한다. 세 번째, 선택적 거리 측정을 통해 두 경계간에 거리차이가 최소인 위치로 영상을 정합한다. 실험으로 3명의 환자 데이타에 대하여 영상정합을 하였고, 기존의 챔퍼매칭 정합 방법과 수행속도와 견고성 측면에서 비교 평가하였다. 본 제안방법은 지역적 거리전파를 사용하여 생성된 3차원 거리맵을 이용한 선택적 거리측정을 통하여 최적의 위치로 빠르고 견고하게 정합된다.

• 지구물리
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.161-170
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• 2004

Examples of GPR survey results at a variety of archaeological sites are presented. Several new analyses which include static corrections for the tilt of the GPR antenna are shown for imaging of burial mounds with significant topography. Example archaeological site plans developed from GPR remote sensing of Roman and Japanese sites are given. The first completely automated GPR survey, using only Global Positioning Satellite navigation to create 3D data volumes, is employed for a site in Louisiana to detect lost graves of the Choctaw Indian Tribe.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.61-65
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• 2008

목 적: 전립선암 환자의 방사선 치료 시 전립선의 위치 변화 및 비뇨기계 부작용을 줄이기 위해 방광의 체적을 일정하게 유지하도록 한 후 초음파를 이용하여 방광의 체적 변화를 측정 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 12월부터 2007년 8월 까지 이대 목동병원에서 전립선 암으로 진단받고 근치적 목적의 방사선 치료를 받은 환자 26명을 대상으로 하였다. 13명의 실험군 환자는 방광의 체적을 일정하게 유지하기 위하여 모의조사, CT 스캔, 및 치료 1시간 전에 450 cc의 물을 마시도록 하였다. 나머지 13명의 대조군 환자에 대해서는 특별한 지시를 하지 않았다. 각 환자의 CT영상에서 방광의 체적을 측정하였다. 3차원 입체 조형 치료 계획이 설계되었고 처방선량 70.2 Gy 조사할 경우 방광과 직장의 유효체적을 계산 하였다. 실험군에 속해 있는 환자에 대해 방사선 치료 전 방광의 체적을 초음파를 이용하여 6-8주 간 매주 측정하였고 방광의 체적 변화를 분석하였다. 결과: CT상에서 측정 한 방광의 평균 체적 및 표준 오차는 실험군의 경우 $283.5{\pm}114.0\;cc$ (40%) 이고 대조군의 경우 $181.2{\pm}120.1\;cc$ (66%) 이다. 실험군의 경우 CT 상의 방광 체적과 CT scan 전에 획득한 초음파 영상상의 방광 체적은 통계적으로 유의하지 않으나 상관관계가 있는 것으로 보이고 초음파를 이용하여 측정한 방광의 체적은 CT상에서의 체적의 평균 62% 이다. 실험군에 있어서 초음파 시스템을 이용하여 주간 측정한 방광의 체적의 변화는 상당히 컸으며 최소 33%에서 최대 75%까지 변화 하였다. 결론: CT 스캔 전에 일정한 양의 물을 마시도록 지시한 실험군의 환자들의 경우 대조군대비 평균 방광의 체적을 크게 유지할 수 있었다. 그러나 일정한 양의 물을 마시도록 지시하더라도 6-8주간의 치료 기간 중에 방광의 체적을 일정히 유지 하는데는 어려움이 있었다.

• 방송공학회논문지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.258-273
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• 2011

본 논문에서는 기존 비디오 재생 시스템보다 고속으로 동작하는 다시점 3차원 비디오 재생 시스템을 설계하여 구현하였다. 대용량의 다시점 영상 데이터를 고속으로 처리하기 위해 구성 모듈들을 병렬화하여 다중코어 프로세서 환경에서 최적의 속도를 얻을 수 있는 구조를 제안하였다. 병목지점의 병행성을 활용하기 위하여 복호화, 영상합성, 렌더링 모듈을 파이프라인 구조로 설계하였다. 부하 균형을 위하여 복호화 모듈을 시점 단위로 분할하고, 영상합성 모듈을 합성영상을 기준으로 기하적으로 데이터 분할하였다. 실험결과로서, 다시점 영상이 올바르게 합성되어 무안경식 다시점 입체디스플레이 상에서 시청 시 입체감을 느낄 수 있었으며, 제안하는 응용프로그램의 처리구조는 다중코어 프로세서를 최대 활용하여 대용량의 다시점 영상데이터를 고속으로 처리할 수 있었다.