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http://dx.doi.org/10.17946/JRST.2016.39.4.13

Quality Assurance of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Using the Dynalog Files  

Kang, Dong-Jin (Department of Radiation Oncology, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital)
Jung, Jae-Yong (Department of Radiation Oncology, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital)
Shin, Young-Joo (Department of Radiation Oncology, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital)
Min, Jung-Whan (The Shingu University College of Korea)
Kim, Yon-Lae (Department of Radiologic Technology, Choonhae College of Health Sciences)
Yang, Hyung-jin (Department of Physics, Korea University)
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Journal of radiological science and technology / v.39, no.4, 2016 , pp. 577-585 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of beam delivery QA software using the MLC dynalog file, about the VMAT plan with AAPM TG-119 protocol. The Clinac iX with a built-in 120 MLC was used to acquire the MLC dynalog file be imported in MobiusFx(MFX). To establish VMAT plan, Oncentra RTP system was used target and organ structures were contoured in Im'RT phantom. For evaluation of dose distribution was evaluated by using gamma index, and the point dose was evaluated by using the CC13 ion chamber in Im'RT phantom. For the evaluation of point dose, the mean of relative error between measured and calculated value was $1.41{\pm}0.92%$(Target) and $0.89{\pm}0.86%$(OAR), the confidence limit were 3.21(96.79%, Target) and 2.58(97.42%, OAR). For the evaluation of dose distribution, in case of $Delta^{4PT}$, the average percentage of passing rate were $99.78{\pm}0.2%$(3%/3 mm), $96.86{\pm}1.76%$(2%/2 mm). In case of MFX, the average percentage of passing rate were $99.90{\pm}0.14%$(3%/3 mm), $97.98{\pm}1.97%$(2%/2 mm), the confidence limits(CL) were in case of $Delta^{4PT}$ 0.62(99.38%, 3%/3 mm), 6.6(93.4%, 2%/2 mm), in case of MFX, 0.38(99.62%, 3%/3 mm), 5.88(94.12%, 2%/2 mm). In this study, we performed VMAT QA method using dynamic MLC log file compare to binary diode array chamber. All analyzed results were satisfied with acceptance criteria based on TG-119 protocol.
Keywords
VMAT; MobiusFx(MFX); Dynalog file; Gamma index; $Delta^{4PT}$;
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