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Delineation methods

How do we delineate the CTV of elective neck?

1. Manual:

RTOG

atlas:

https://www.rtog.org/CoreLab/ContouringAtlases/HNAtlases.aspx

Gregoire

et al

.

Radiother Oncol

2014;110:172-81.

2. Autosegmentation

Advantages:

– Improving efficacy:

reducing intra- & interobserver viriability.

– Improving efficiency:

Time saving.

Personnel saving.

Streamline workflow.

– Enabling adaptive radiotherapy.

Limitations:

Unavoidable visual expection & manual editing by an experienced MD.