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标题：A digital model individual template and CT-guided 125I seed implants for malignant tumors of the head and neck
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作者：Ming-Wei Huang ; Shu-Ming Liu ; Lei Zheng 等
期刊名称：Journal of Radiation Research
印刷版ISSN：0449-3060
电子版ISSN：1349-9157
出版年度：2012
卷号：53
期号：6
页码：973-977
DOI：10.1093/jrr/rrs046
摘要：To enhance the accuracy of radioactive seed implants in the head and neck, a digital model individual template, containing information simultaneously on needle pathway and facial features, was designed to guide implantation with CT imaging. Thirty-one patients with recurrent and local advanced malignant tumors of head and neck after prior surgery and radiotherapy were involved in this study. Before (125)I implants, patients received CT scans based on 0.75mm thickness. And the brachytherapy treatment planning system (BTPS) software was used to make the implantation plan based on the CT images. Mimics software and Geomagic software were used to read the data containing CT images and implantation plan, and to design the individual template. Then the individual template containing the information of needle pathway and face features simultaneously was made through rapid prototyping (RP) technique. All patients received (125)I seeds interstitial implantation under the guide of the individual template and CT. The individual templates were positioned easily and accurately, and were stable. After implants, treatment quality evaluation was made by CT and TPS. The seeds and dosages distribution (D(90),V(100),V(150)) were well meet the treatment requirement. Clinical practice confirms that this approach can facilitate easier and more accurate implantation.
关键词：Digital model; individual template; radioactive seeds; head and neck