• 제목/요약/키워드: Novalis system

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Clinical Analysis of Novalis Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases

  • Gu, Hae-Won;Sohn, Moon-Jun;Lee, Dong-Joon;Lee, Hye-Ran;Lee, Chae-Heuck;Whang, C.-Jin
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제46권3호
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    • pp.245-251
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    • 2009
  • Objective : The authors analyzed the effectiveness and therapeutic response of Novalis shaped beam radiosurgery for metastatic brain tumors, and the prognostic factors which influenced the outcome. Methods : We performed a retrospective analysis of 106 patients who underwent 159 treatments for 640 metastatic brain lesions between January 2000 and April 2008. The pathologies of the primary tumor were mainly lung (45.3%), breast (18.2%) and GI tract (13.2%). We classified the patients using Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Recursive Partitioning Analysis (RPA) and then analyzed the survival and prognostic factors according to the Kaplan Meier method and univariate analysis. Results : The overall median actuarial survival rate was 7.3 months from the time of first radiosurgery treatment while 1 and 2 year actuarial survival estimates were 31% and 14.4%, respectively. Median actuarial survival rates for RPA classes I, II, and III were 31.3 months, 7.5 months and 1.7 months, respectively. Patients' life spans, higher Karnofsky performance scores and age correlated closely with RPA classes. However, sex and the number of lesions were not found to be significantly associated with length of survival. Conclusion : This result suggests that Novalis radiosurgery can be a good treatment option for treatment of the patients with brain metastases.

Novalis Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula

  • Sung, Kyoung-Su;Song, Young-Jin;Kim, Ki-Uk
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제59권4호
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    • pp.420-424
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    • 2016
  • The spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) is rare, presenting with progressive, insidious symptoms, and inducing spinal cord ischemia and myelopathy, resulting in severe neurological deficits. If physicians have accurate and enough information about vascular anatomy and hemodynamics, they achieve the good results though the surgery or endovascular embolization. However, when selective spinal angiography is unsuccessful due to neurological deficits, surgery and endovascular embolization might be failed because of inadequate information. We describe a patient with a history of vasospasm during spinal angiography, who was successfully treated by spinal stereotactic radiosurgery using Novalis system.

Novalis Radiosurgery of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma in Elderly Patients : Preliminary Results

  • Han, Seong-Rok;Yee, Gi-Taek;Choi, Chan-Young;Sohn, Moon-Jun;Lee, Dong-Joon;Whang, Choong-Jin
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제39권6호
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    • pp.409-412
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    • 2006
  • Objective : Primary central nervous system lymphoma[PCNSL] is a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma arising in the central nervous system. Combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy is the standard treatment for PCNSL. However, treatment induced neurotoxicity is a major problem especially in elderly patients. Methods : From May 2001 to April 2004, elderly five patients with PCNSL confirmed via pathological examination were underwent Novalis radiosurgery in authors' institution, who were investigated retrospectively. Of these patients, 2 were male and 3 were female, with a mean age 68 years old [range $65{\sim}73$]. The number of lesions was 1 in 2 patients, 2 in 2, and 3 in 1. The mean follow up period was 12.6 months [range $8{\sim}16$]. Results : Clinical symptoms and signs in all patients markedly improved within 1 weeks after Novalis radiosurgery. The Karnofsky performance status score was also improved from a pre-radiosurgery average of 68 to a post-radiosurgery one of 82. All of treated lesions showed a partial or complete regression of the original mass. There have been no complication following Novalis radiosurgery. Conclusion : The preliminary results of our experience indicate that radiosurgery with Novalis provides a safe and effective therapeutic alternative treatment of PCNSL in elderly patients.

방사선수술을 위한 노발리스 품질관리 프로토콜 개발 (Development of Novalis Quality Assurance Protocol for Radiosurgery)

  • 이동준;이경남;이석;이상훈;김대홍
    • 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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    • 제21권1호
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    • pp.99-112
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    • 2010
  • 국내에서 방사선치료를 위한 선형가속기 품질관리 프로토콜은 많이 개발되어 왔지만 선형가속기를 기반으로 하는 방사선수술장비의 품질관리 프로토콜 개발은 현재까지 거의 이루어져 있지 않고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 선형가속기 기반 일체형 방사선수술장비인 노발리스의 정확도 및 정밀도를 유지하기 위하여 일간, 주간, 월간, 연간에 주기적으로 시행하여야 하는 노발리스 품질관리 프로토콜을 개발 하고 품질관리 상태의 종합적 확인을 할 수 있는 해부학적 팬텀을 제작하였다. 이를 위하여 국내외의 선형가속기를 이용하는 방사선수술 품질관리 프로토콜의 수집 및 분석을 통해 필수적인 품질관리항목과 각 항목의 허용치를 정하였다. 노발리스 품질관리 항목은 기계적 정확도 부분과 방사선 전달 부분의 2가지로 분리하고 기계적 정확도 부분은 방사선발생 장치부, 보조장치부, 그리고 미세다엽 시준기부의 3가지 부분으로 방사선 전달부분은 치료 중심점 평가와 선량학적 평가의 2가지 부분으로 나누어 작성하였다. 최종적으로 노발리스 품질관리 유지를 위하여 시행하여야 하는 일간, 주간, 월간, 연간의 노발리스 품질관리 항목 표를 완성하였다. 완성된 노발리스 품질관리항목 표는 노발리스가 방사선수술에 적합한 정확도 및 정밀도를 유지하는데 필요한 지표로서 기여 할 수 있을 것이라 생각된다.

Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases Using the Novalis Tx® System

  • Lim, Tae Kyoo;Kim, Woo Kyung;Yoo, Chan Jong;Kim, Eun Young;Kim, Myeong Jin;Yee, Gi Taek
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제61권4호
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    • pp.525-529
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    • 2018
  • Objective : To evaluate the efficacy of fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (FSRS) performed using the Novalis $Tx^{(R)}$ system (BrainLAB AG, Feldkirchen, Germany; Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA, USA) for brain metastases. Methods : Between March 2013 and July 2016, 23 brain metastases patients were admitted at a single institute. Twenty-nine lesions too large for single session stereotactic radiosurgery or located in the vicinity of eloquent structures were treated by FSRS. Based on the results obtained, we reviewed the efficacy and toxicity of FSRS for the treatment of brain metastases. Results : The most common lesion origin was lung (55%) followed by breast (21%). Median overall survival was 10.0 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 4.9-15.0), and median progression-free survival was 10.0 months (95% CI, 2.1-13.9). Overall survival rates at 1 and 2 years were 58.6% and 36.0%, respectively. Local recurrence and neurological complications affecting morbidity each occurred in two cases. Conclusion : FSRS using the $Novalis-Tx^{(R)}$ system would appear to be an effective, safe noninvasive treatment modality for large and eloquently situated brain metastases. Further investigation is required on a larger number of patients.

Novalis Shaped Beam Radiation Treatment for Craniopharyngiomas

  • Yee, Gi-Taek;Han, Seong-Rok;Yoon, Sang-Won;Choi, Chan-Young;Lee, Dong-Joon;Whang, Choong-Jin
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제40권4호
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    • pp.245-248
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    • 2006
  • Objective : To evaluate the effectiveness of Novalis shaped beam radiation treatment as an adjuvant treatment in patients with craniopharyngiomas. Methods : We reviewed 8 patients with craniopharyngiomas who had recurring tumors during follow-up or had residual lesions after primary surgery. Three of 8 patients were found to have recurrence after gross total excision of the tumor and 5 patents had residual lesions after subtotal resection. All patients were treated with fractionated stereotactic radiation treatment[FSRT] using Novalis system. The mean age of patients was 28 years [range $16{\sim}52$]. The median irradiation dose per fraction was 17Gy [range $1.7{\sim}2.0$]. The median fraction number was 23 [range $15{\sim}25$], and the median total dose was 39.1 Gy [range $25.5{\sim}42.5$]. Follow-up included MR imaging, and ophthalmologic and endocrine examinations. Results : The median follow-up period was 23 months [range $12{\sim}43$]. The local tumor control rate was 87.5%. One patient had a recurring tumor, in which cystic change developed 2 months after FSRT. Four patients showed a decrease in size of their tumor, while 3 patients remained stable. Seven out of 8 patients had hormonal dysfunction that remained unchanged after initial surgery. No further progression of visual impairment was observed. Conclusion : FSRT using Novais system is effective and safe for the treatment of recurring or residual craniopharyngiomas without toxicity like optic neuropathy.

폐암 환자의 호흡연동방사선치료를 위한 ExacTrac 시스템 적용 (Application of the ExacTrac System in Respiratory Gated Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer Patients)

  • 고승영;이정일
    • 한국방사선학회논문지
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    • 제13권3호
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    • pp.325-332
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    • 2019
  • 본 연구는 4DCT를 이용하여 종양의 움직임을 분석하였다. ITV 여유에 따른 TC, II, CI를 이용하여 적절한 균일 IM을 확인하였다. 또한 각각의 경우에서 DVH와 NTCP를 비교하였다. 균일 IM 적용 시 종양에 대한 선량 분석 결과 TC, CI, II를 모두 만족하는 최적의 치료계획은 20% 위상에서 2 mm, 40%는 3 mm로 평가되었다. 이를 $PTV_{20}$, $PTV_{40}$의 정상조직에 조사되는 선량과 비교하였다. 20% 방사선 조사 영역에서 폐에 대한 $V_5$, $V_{10}$, $V_{20}$은 1.49, 1.26, 0.65% 증가하였고 40%는 1.9, 2.41, 1.23% 증가하였다. NTCP 역시 20%와 40% 각각 0.57, 0.029% 선량 증가가 있었지만 $PTV_{100}$ 보다 확실한 이점이 있었다. 척수와 심장은 각각 균일 IM에서 선량증가는 있었지만 큰 차이는 없었다. Novalis ExacTrac 시스템을 이용하여 호흡연동방사선치료 시 20% 위상의 ITV설정은 균일 IM 2 mm, 40%는 3 mm를 적용함에 있어서 종양선량의 기하학적 누락 없이 최적의 치료계획을 할 수 있음을 확인하였다.

노발리스 ExacTrac system을 이용한 척추 정위 방사선수술 방법 평가 (Assessment of the Optic-guided Patient Positioning for Spinal Stereotactic Radiosurgery Using Novalis ExacTrac System)

  • 이동준;손문준;최광영;이기택;최찬영;황금철;황충진
    • 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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    • 제13권4호
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    • pp.218-223
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    • 2002
  • 두개외 병소 즉, 척추 등에 발생한 종양 혹은 혈관기형 등의 병소에 대해 침습적 수술이 불가한 경우 정위적 방사선 수술이 임상에서 시도되고 있다. 본 연구는 실험적으로 팬텀에 대해 척추 정위 방사선수술을 시행하고 결과 분석을 통하여 두개외 수술 목표점에 대한 방사선수술 위치 정확도를 평가하고자 한다. 이 실험을 위하여 팬텀을 특별히 고안하였으며 수술실에서 방사선 수술 목표점의 위치는 광학적 추적 장치를 이용하여 결정하였고 3 mm 미세다엽시준기(mMLC; mcro Multi-Leaf Collimator)를 사용하여 시술하였다. 팬텀의 목표점에 대한 방사선수술 오차는 $\pm$1 mm 이내였으며 분할방사선 수술 경우도 $\pm$1 mm 이내였다. 결과적으로 광학적 위치추적 장치를 이용한 두개외 목표점의 방사선 수술은 매우 정확하고 유용한 방법으로 판단된다.

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Clinical performance of FractionLab in patient-specific quality assurance for intensity-modulated radiotherapy : a retrospective study

  • Oh, Se An;Kim, Sung Yeop;Park, Jaehyeon;Park, Jae Won;Yea, Ji Woon
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • 제39권2호
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    • pp.108-115
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    • 2022
  • Background: This study was aimed at comparing and analyzing the results of FractionLab (Varian/Mobius Medical System) with those of portal dosimetry that uses an electronic portal imaging device. Portal dosimetry is extensively used for patient-specific quality assurance (QA) in intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). Methods: The study includes 29 patients who underwent IMRT on a Novalis-Tx linear accelerator (Varian Medical System and Brain-LAB) between June 2019 and March 2021. We analyzed the multileaf collimator DynaLog files generated after portal dosimetry to evaluate the same condition using FractionLab. The results of the recently launched FractionLab at various gamma indices (0.1%/0.1 mm-1%/1 mm) are analyzed and compared with those of portal dosimetry (3%/3 mm). Results: The average gamma passing rates of portal dosimetry (3%/3 mm) and FractionLab are 98.1% (95.5%-100%) and 97.5% (92.3%-99.7%) at 0.6%/0.6 mm, respectively. The results of portal dosimetry (3%/3 mm) are statistically comparable with the QA results of FractionLab (0.6%/0.6 mm-0.9%/0.9 mm). Conclusion: This paper presents the clinical performance of FractionLab by the comparison of the QA results of FractionLab using portal dosimetry with various gamma indexes when performing patient-specific QA in IMRT treatment. Further, the appropriate gamma index when performing patient-specific QA with FractionLab is provided.

간암 호흡동조 방사선치료 환자의 호흡신호분석 (Respiratory signal analysis of liver cancer patients with respiratory-gated radiation therapy)

  • 강동임;정상훈;김철종;박희철;최병기
    • 대한방사선치료학회지
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    • 제27권1호
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    • pp.23-30
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    • 2015
  • 목 적 : 외부표지자 호흡움직임 측정 장치(RPM; Real-time Position Management, Varian Medical System, USA)를 이용한 간암 호흡동조 방사선치료 시 호흡신호와 방사선 조사 시간 및 실제 조사된 호흡위상을 분석하여 호흡움직임 측정 장치를 이용한 호흡동조 방사선 치료의 정확도를 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 2014년 5월부터 9월까지 Novalis Tx.(Varian Medical System, USA)와 RPM을 이용하여 간암 호흡동조 방사선치료(Duty Cycle 20%, Gating window 40% ~ 60%)를 시행한 환자 총 16명의 치료 시 기록된 호흡움직임을 분석하였다. RPM에 기록된 외부표지자의 호흡움직임을 후행적 분석을 통해 호흡위상으로 재구성하였으며, 재구성된 호흡위상을 이용하여 기록된 Beam-on Time과 Duty Cycle에 대해 RPM을 사용한 호흡동조 방사선치료의 예측 정확도를 분석하고, 호흡움직임의 재현성에 따른 Duty Cycle과 예측 정확도의 상관관계를 분석하였다. 결 과 : 대상 환자 16명의 치료계획 시와 실제 치료 시 호흡주기 차이는 평균 -0.03초(범위 -0.50초 ~ 0.09초)로 분석되었으며 두 호흡간의 통계적 차이는 확인할 수 없었다(p=0.472). 치료 시 평균 호흡주기는 4.02 sec (${\pm}0.71sec$), 치료 중 호흡주기 표준편차의 평균값은 7.43%(범위 2.57% ~ 19.20%)로 분석되었다. 실제 Duty Cycle은 평균 16.05%(범위 13.78% ~ 17.41%)로 나타났고 이 중 후행적 분석을 통해 평균 56.05%(범위 39.23% ~ 75.10%)가 계획된 호흡위상(40% ~ 60%)에서 조사되었음을 확인하였다. 호흡주기의 표준편차와 Duty Cycle과 계획된 호흡위상에서 조사된 비율의 상관관계는 각각 -0.156 (p=0.282)와 -0.385 (p=0.070)으로 분석되었다. 결 론 : 본 연구는 실제 치료 중 기록된 외부표지자의 호흡움직임을 후행적으로 분석하여 치료 중 호흡움직임의 재현성 및 Duty Cycle, 계획된 호흡동조창에서의 실제 치료 비율 등을 확인하였다. 4DCT를 이용한 치료계획과의 오차를 최소화하고 효율적인 치료를 위해 호흡훈련 및 호흡신호 모니터링의 강화가 필요 할 것으로 판단된다.

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