SU‐GG‐T‐396: Automatic Analysis and Presentation of DVH Data Based On Custom Constraints — a Treatment Planning Report Card

M. Kantor; B. Choi; P. Balter; G. Starkschall

doi:10.1118/1.2962146

SU‐GG‐T‐396: Automatic Analysis and Presentation of DVH Data Based On Custom Constraints — a Treatment Planning Report Card

M. Kantor, B. Choi, P. Balter, G. Starkschall

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Purpose: To automatically compare dose volume histograms (DVHs) against a set of predetermined goals and constraints to facilitate pre‐treatment plan review. Method and Materials: The internal scripting language of the treatment planning system (Pinnacle³, Philips Medical Systems, Milpitas CA) is used to prepare DVH data for evaluation against a set of constraints identified by ROI name. These settings can specify maximum percent volume by dose, maximum dose for a percent volume, or a maximum point dose. The results are displayed in a dialog box and can also be saved or printed for inclusion in the plan documentation. Results: This program functions as planned, and completes its execution quickly. The dosimetrist's workflow is affected only marginally. Conclusion: The extra information provided by this analysis has been valuable to the staff responsible for plan review. This work has been supported in part by a Sponsored Research Agreement with Philips Healthcare.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2816
Number of pages	1
Journal	Medical physics
Volume	35
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1118/1.2962146
State	Published - Jun 2008

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