Study of impacts of different evaluation criteria on gamma pass rates in VMAT QA using MatriXX and EPID

• Autorzy: Noufal, M. P. , Abdullah, K. K. , Niyas, P. , Subha, P. A. R.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Aim: This study evaluates the impacts of using different evaluation criteria on gamma pass rates in two commercially available QA methods employed for the verification of VMAT plans using different hypothetical planning target volumes (PTVs) and anatomical regions. Introduction: Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a widely accepted technique to deliver highly conformal treatment in a very efficient manner. As their level of complexity is high in comparison to intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), the implementation of stringent quality assurance (QA) before treatment delivery is of paramount importance. Material and Methods: Two sets of VMAT plans were generated using Eclipse planning systems, one with five different complex hypothetical three-dimensional PTVs and one including three anatomical regions. The verification of these plans was performed using a MatriXX ionization chamber array embedded inside a MultiCube phantom and a Varian EPID dosimetric system attached to a Clinac iX. The plans were evaluated based on the 3%/3 mm, 2%/2 mm, and 1%/1 mm global gamma criteria and with three low-dose threshold values (0%, 10%, and 20%). Results: The gamma pass rates were above 95% in all VMAT plans, when the 3%/3mm gamma criterion was used and no threshold was applied. In both systems, the pass rates decreased as the criteria become stricter. Higher pass rates were observed when no threshold was applied and they tended to decrease for 10% and 20% thresholds. Conclusion: The results confirm the suitability of the equipments used and the validity of the plans. The study also confirmed that the threshold settings greatly affect the gamma pass rates, especially for lower gamma criteria.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

VMAT; quality assurance; MatriXX; EPID; gamma-index method

• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Medical Physics and Engineering
• Rocznik: 2017
• Tom: Vol. 23, Iss. 4
• Strony: 99--107
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 31 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Noufal, M. P.

• Department of Medical Physics and Radiotherapy, Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, India,
• Department of Physics, Farook College, Calicut, India
• University of Calicut, Malapuram, Kerala, India

autor

Abdullah, K. K.

• Department of Physics, Farook College, Calicut, India
• University of Calicut, Malapuram, Kerala, India

autor

Niyas, P.

• Department of Medical Physics and Radiotherapy, Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, India
• Department of Physics, Farook College, Calicut, India
• University of Calicut, Malapuram, Kerala, India

autor

Subha, P. A. R.

• Department of Physics, Farook College, Calicut, India
• University of Calicut, Malapuram, Kerala, India

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DOI

10.1515/pjmpe-2017-0017