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Measurement of image rotation angle in CT for radiotherapy treatment planning.
The geometric accuracy of CT images is essential when they are used for planning radiation therapy. In this study, a method of quantitative testing of image rotation in CT is presented, based on the automated analysis of an image of a phantom half-filled with water. A plug-in was written for ImageJ software for automated detection of a water surface in an image and measurement of its angle relative to a horizontal line. A water phantom can be used for the evaluation of image rotation for axial mode. In helical mode the movement of the table would cause movement of the water. The difference between image rotation for axial and helical scans can be evaluated by measuring and comparing the angles of the tabletop surface for both modes. Preliminary results of measurements for three CT scanners show that image rotation does not exceed 0.5°, and is less than 0.1° for the dedicated CT simulator. It was observed that, for one CT scanner image, the rotation angle depended on tube rotation time. PACS number(s): 87.57.Q-, 87.55.Qr, 06.30.Bp.
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