

Delineation methods
How do we delineate the CTV of elective neck?
1. Manual:
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RTOG
atlas:
https://www.rtog.org/CoreLab/ContouringAtlases/HNAtlases.aspx•
Gregoire
et al
.
Radiother Oncol
2014;110:172-81.
2. Autosegmentation
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Advantages:
– Improving efficacy:
reducing intra- & interobserver viriability.
– Improving efficiency:
Time saving.
Personnel saving.
Streamline workflow.
– Enabling adaptive radiotherapy.
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Limitations:
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Unavoidable visual expection & manual editing by an experienced MD.