• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.181-186
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• 2002

세기조절 방사선 치료는 각각의 치료계획 시스템의 도스 최적화 알고리즘과 선형 가속기의 조합에 따라 다양하게 최적의 성능을 발휘 할 수 있다. 연세 암센터는 효과적인 방사선치료를 위하여 2002년 2월에 세기조절 방사선 치료 시스템을 도입하여 운영 중에 있으며 도입된 시스템은 CORVUS (Nomos, 미국) 치료계획 시스템과 LANTIS, PRIMEVIEW, PRIMART (Siemens, 미국)의 선형가속기 시스템으로 구성되어 있다. 최적화된 치료를 위해서는 CORVUS 치료계획기와 PRIMART 선형가속기의 적절한 조합 조건을 찾아 적용하는 것이 중요한 일이다. 이 Step ＆ Shoot 방식의 세기조절 방사선 치료기는 Finite Size Pencil Beams (FSPB) 도스모델과 simulated annealing method의 도스 최적화 알고리즘 및 IMFAST의 segmentation 알고리즘을 사용하고 있다. 본 연구는 segmentation 알고리듬에 관한 것으로 두개의 기본 beamlet 크기(1.0$\times$1.0 $\textrm{cm}^2$ 와 0.5$\times$1.0$\textrm{cm}^2$)와 4가지의 빔 세기 단계(5%, 10%, 20%, 33%)의 option을 4명의 상이한 환자 case에 대하여 적용하고 비교해 보았다. 상대적으로 작은 target 부피를 갖는 경우 TPS상의 segmentation의 설정에 민감하게 target 도스분포가 변하였으며 작은 beamlet일수록 intensity step을 작게 할수록 최적의 도스분포를 보여주었다.

• 대한방사선치료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한방사선치료학회 2002년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.20-20
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• 2002

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.63-70
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• 2018

Purpose: The objective of this study was to compare dosimetric characteristics of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and two types of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) which are step-and-shoot intensity modulated radiotherapy (s-IMRT) and modulated arc therapy (mARC) for thoracic esophageal cancer and analyze whether IMRT could reduce organ-at-risk (OAR) dose. Materials and Methods: We performed 3D-CRT, s-IMRT, and mARC planning for ten patients with thoracic esophageal cancer. The dose-volume histogram for each plan was extracted and the mean dose and clinically significant parameters were analyzed. Results: Analysis of target coverage showed that the conformity index (CI) and conformation number (CN) in mARC were superior to the other two plans (CI, p = 0.050; CN, p = 0.042). For the comparison of OAR, lung V5 was lowest in s-IMRT, followed by 3D-CRT, and mARC (p = 0.033). s-IMRT and mARC had lower values than 3D-CRT for heart $V_{30}$ (p = 0.039), $V_{40}$ (p = 0.040), and $V_{50}$ (p = 0.032). Conclusion: Effective conservation of the lung and heart in thoracic esophageal cancer could be expected when using s-IMRT. The mARC was lower in lung $V_{10}$, $V_{20}$, and $V_{30}$ than in 3D-CRT, but could not be proven superior in lung $V_5$. In conclusion, low-dose exposure to the lung and heart were expected to be lower in s-IMRT, reducing complications such as radiation pneumonitis or heart-related toxicities.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.32-36
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• 2002

세기조절방사선치료(Intensity Modulated Radiation TheraIntensity modulated radiation therapy ; Virtual micro-IMRT ; Intensity map ; MLCpy)에서 세기분포도(intensity map; IM)의 공간적 분해능은 방사선 민감장기(Critical Organ)를 보호하면서 종양에 최대 선량을 주는데 매우 중요하며, 일반적으로 다엽콜리메이터(MLC)의 폭에 좌우된다. 세기분포도의 공간적 분해능을 향상시키기 위한 방법으로는 두. 가지 방법이 있는데, 하드웨어를 추가하는 방법과 방사선 조사 기술을 변경하는 것이다. 물론 다엽콜리메이터의 폭을 작게 만드는 것이 최상의 방법이나, 하드웨어 기술적으로 어렵고 또한 추가비용이 많이 들게 된다. 따라서 여기에서는 추가적 비용이 들지 않으면서 기존의 장비를 그대로 활용할 수 있는 기술적 방법 중의 하나인 가상 미세 세기조절방사선치료(Virtual micro-IMRT) 기법을 구현하여 임상적으로 적용을 하기 위한 예비적 연구를 수행하였다. 가상의 42$\times$54 픽셀크기, 0.5cm의 15 level IM을 이용하여 1$\times$1cm, 0.5$\times$lcm, 0.5$\times$0.5cm(VMIM) beamlet 크기에 대해 비교하였다. 분석결과, 기대와는 달리, 1cm 폭의 MLC로 전달가능한 0.5$\times$lcm beamlet에 비해 크게 개선되지 않았다. 이는 VMIM의 제약조건에 기인되는 것으로 판단된다. 향후, 두경부암에서와 같이 1cm이하의 beamlet 분해능이 요구되는 경우에 적용시켜 추가적인 연구가 필요하다 하겠다.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.141-145
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• 2017

This paper uses a glass dosimeter to evaluate the lens-absorbed dose of scattered radiation generated in tomotherapy intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). The head and neck portion of the rando phantom was subjected to a CT scan. The tomotherapy plan was designed to ensure delivery of the prescribed total 70 Gy day 2.2 Gy. With the lens portion of the glass dosimeter, a 5mm bolus was subjected to the scattered radiation treatment, and the dose was measured in each of the three megavoltage CT (MVCT) modes. The result is multiplied by 30 times and was determined once as the mean value. The measurement at the MVCT Coarse mode is RT mode 10.797 mGy, that for the Normal mode is 13.360 mGy, for the Fine mode is a maximum of 22.872 mGy, and for the treatment mode is 895.830 mGy. A small amount of scattered radiation in the MVCT is measured in the lens scattered radiation, but scattered radiation during treatment was measured to be near 1 Gy on the lens. Compared to a one-time radiation treatment of 2.2 Gy, the survey showed something unexpected in that it was half the value of that research to the patient. Therefore, will be aware of how much of an influence there will be on sensitive organs, such as the lens by scattered radiation generated during intensity modulated radiation therapy.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.213-219
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• 2013

본 논문은 현재 세기변조 방사선 치료를 시행 시에 일반적으로 사용 되고 있는 환자 치료 전 품질보증의 방법 중, 2차원 선량분포를 측정하여 품질을 보증하는 방법들에 관한 이슈들을 최근 3~4년 간 발표된 논문들을 중심으로 살펴보고, 향후 품질보증 방법의 개선방향에 대하여 조명해 보고자 하였다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.191-198
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• 2013

Purpose: To observe long-term clinical outcomes for patients with early-stage breast cancer treated with forward intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), including local control and clinical toxicities. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed a total of 214 patients with stage I-II breast cancer who were treated with breast conserving surgery followed by adjuvant breast radiation therapy between 2001 and 2008. All patients were treated using forward IMRT. The whole breast was irradiated to a dose of 50 to 50.4 Gy followed by an 8 to 12 Gy electron boost to the surgical bed. Results: The median age was 46 years (range, 21 to 82 years) and the medial follow-up time was 7.3 years (range, 2.4 to 11.7 years). Stage T1 was 139 (65%) and T2 was 75 (35%), respectively. Ipsilateral breast recurrence was observed in 3 patients. The 5- and 10-year local control rates were 99.1% and 97.8%, respectively. The cosmetic outcome was evaluated according to the Harvard scale and 89.4% of patients were scored as excellent or good. Conclusion: The whole breast radiation therapy as an adjuvant treatment using a forward IMRT technique showed excellent long-term local control as well as favorable outcomes of toxicity and cosmesis.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.249-253
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• 2019

Purpose: We aimed to analyze the trend in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) use in Korea from 2011 to 2018. Materials and Methods: We collected data from the Health and Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) big data based on the National Health Insurance Service claims and reimbursements records using primary treatment planning codes (HD 041) for IMRT from 2011 to 2018. We analyzed the changing patterns in clinical application to specific tumor sites and regional differences in IMRT utilization. Results: The use of IMRT has exhibited an 18-fold steep rise from 1,921 patients in 2011 to 34,759 in 2018. With regard to IMRT in 2018, 70% of patients (24,248/34,759) were treated in metropolitan areas (Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province). IMRT was most commonly used to treat breast, lung, and prostate cancers in 2018. Among these, the use of IMRT for breast cancer shows the most remarkable increase from 2016 when the National Health Insurance began to cover IMRT for all solid tumors. Conclusion: The use of IMRT is steadily increasing to treat cancer and is concentrated in metropolitan areas.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2017

Locoregional failure is the most frequent pattern of failure in locally advanced head and neck cancer patients and it leads to death in most of the patients. Second primary tumors occurring in the other head and neck region reach up to almost 40% of long-term survivors. Recommended and preferred retreatment option in operable patients is salvage surgical resection, reporting a 5-year overall survival of up to 40%. However, because of tumor location, extent, and underlying comorbidities, salvage surgery is often limited and compromised by incomplete resection. Reirradiation with or without combined chemotherapy is an appropriate option for unresectable recurrence. Reirradiation is carefully considered with a case-by-case basis. Reirradiation protocol enrollment is highly encouraged prior to committing patient to an aggressive therapy. Radiation doses greater than 60 Gy are usually recommended for successful salvage. Despite recent technical improvement in intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), the use of concurrent chemotherapy, and the emergence of molecularly targeted agents, careful patient selection remain as the most paramount factor in reirradiation. Tumors that recur or persist despite aggressive prior chemoradiation therapy imply the presence of chemoradio-resistant clonogens. Treatment protocols that combine novel targeted radiosensitizing agents with conformal high precision radiation are required to overcome the resistance while minimizing toxicity. Recent large number of data showed that IMRT may provide better locoregional control with acceptable acute or chronic morbidities. However, additional prospective studies are required before a definitive conclusion can be drawn on safety and effectiveness of IMRT.

• 한국의학물리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국의학물리학회 2003년도 제27회 추계학술대회
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• pp.64-64
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• 2003

Objectives: Patient dose verification is clinically the most important parts in the treatment delivery of radiation therapy. The three dimensional(3D) reconstruction of dose distribution delivered to target volume helps to verify patient dose and determine the physical characteristics of beams used in intensity modulated radiation therapy(IMRT). We present Beam Intensity Scanner(BInS) system for the pre treatment dosimetric verification of two dimensional photon intensity. The BInS is a radiation detector with a custom made software for relative dose conversion of fluorescence signals from scintillator. Methods: This scintillator is fabricated by phosphor Gadolinium Oxysulphide and is used to produce fluorescence from the irradiation of 6MV photons on a Varian Clinac 21EX. The digitized fluoroscopic signals obtained by digital video camera will be processed by our custom made software to reproduce 3D relative dose distribution. For the intensity modulated beam(IMB), the BInS calculates absorbed dose in absolute beam fluence, which are used for the patient dose distribution. Results: Using BInS, we performed various measurements related to IMRT and found the followings: (1) The 3D dose profiles of the IMBs measured by the BInS demonstrate good agreement with radiographic film, pin type ionization chamber and Monte Carlo simulation. (2) The delivered beam intensity is altered by the mechanical and dosimetric properties of the collimating of dynamic and/or static MLC system. This is mostly due to leaf transmission, leaf penumbra, scattered photons from the round edges of leaves, and geometry of leaf. (3) The delivered dose depends on the operational detail of how to make multileaf opening. Conclusions: These phenomena result in a fluence distribution that can be substantially different from the initial and calculative intensity modulation and therefore, should be taken into account by the treatment planing for accurate dose calculations delivered to the target volume in IMRT.