A collapsed cone convolution algorithm was applied to a treatment planning system for the calculation of dose distributions. The distribution of beam fluences was determined using a three-source model by considering the source strengths of the primary beam, the beam scattered from the primary ...
conehead 💥 A collapsed-cone convolution radiotherapy dose calculation algorithm written in Python/Cython. This project is currently in early experimental development. Expect the code to change dramatically over the coming months. Inspiration has been drawn from Cho et al (2012) and Yang et al (...
The Monte Carlo and Collapsed Cone modules are available as purchasable licensed options for current RadCalc users or as part of a package for new RadCalc clients. 27.01.2020 RadCalc 7.1.2.0 includes Monte Carlo and Collapsed Cone Convolution Superposition algorithms that provide fast, easy, and...
To validate the Advanced Collapsed cone Engine (ACE) dose calculation engine of Oncentra Brachy (OcB) treatment planning system using an 192Ir source. Methods and Materials Two levels of validation were performed, conformant to the model-based dose calculation algorithm commissioning guidelines of Ameri...
Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy the collapsed cone convolution (CCC) algorithm for dose calculation in a radiation treatment planning system (TPS). Methods: We modeled various photon beams for various setup conditions in a radiation treatment planning system (CorePLANTM...
The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy the collapsed cone convolution (CCC) algorithm for dose calculation in a radiation treatment planning system (TPS), CorePLAN TM . We implemented beam models for various setup conditions in TPS, we calculated dose using CCC algorithm for 6 MV ...
Calvo OI, Gutierrez AN, Stathakis S, Esquivel C, Papanikolaou N. On the quantification of the dosimetric accuracy of collapsed cone convolution superposition (CCCS) algorithm for small lung volumes using IMRT. J Appl Clin Med Phys. 2012;13(3):3751....
Surface moldPurpose TG43 does not account for a lack of scatter and tissue and applicator heterogeneities. The advanced collapsed-cone engine (ACE) algorithm available for use in the Oncentra Brachy treatment planning system (Elekta AB, Stockholm, Sweden) can model these conditions more accurately ...
Objective: To compare the calculation precision of the collapsed cone convolution (CCC) algorithm and pencil beam convolution (PBC) algorithm in TPS in heterogeneous tissue. Methods: We made two virtual lung phantoms, one is single field phantom, In this case the photon beam incident into the ...
The advanced collapsed-cone engine (ACE) algorithm available for use in the Oncentra Brachy treatment planning system (Elekta AB, Stockholm, Sweden) can model these conditions more accurately and is evaluated for esophageal and surface mold brachytherapy treatments....